Water chestnut cake is a classic Cantonese snack. With its pleasantly chewy texture, fragrant softness, and subtle sweetness, it is suitable for consumption throughout all four seasons.
Health Benefits: 1. Promotes Growth and Development: Assists in human growth and regulates acid-base balance, making it particularly suitable for children. 2. Lowers Blood Pressure: Helps reduce blood pressure and may aid in preventing and treating cancerous tumors. 3. Improves Digestion: Stimulates intestinal peristalsis to moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation. 4. Clears Heat and Detoxifies: Enhances vision, reduces jaundice, and clears heat toxins from the body. Recipe: – 250g Pondside water chestnut powder – 1000g water – 300g slab sugar and brown sugar – 200g water chestnuts (peeled and diced) – 1 non-stick square mold (8-inch) Instructions: Prepare the ingredients: brown sugar, water chestnut powder, and peeled water chestnuts cut into small pieces. Add half the water (500g) to a pot with slab sugar. Incorporate brown sugar and diced water chestnuts, heating until the sugar dissolves completely. Mix the remaining water (500g) with water chestnut powder to form a smooth, lump-free batter. Slowly pour the batter into the boiling sugar water while stirring continuously with a spoon. Cook until the mixture thickens into a paste, then turn off the heat. Pour the paste into the non-stick mold, spreading it evenly, and steam over boiling water for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from the mold and cutting into pieces. The result is a fragrant, soft, and delightfully chewy cake made with white sugar and a small amount of brown sugar, creating an irresistible treat.