Crispy Baked Gau

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This is a baked version of the Chinese Gau, a dessert that is usually steamed and served for Chinese New Years.

Submitted by Cassandra Aoki
Updated on October 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
96 pieces
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) box sweet rice flour (mochiko)

  • 2 cups brown sugar

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk

  • 2 cups milk

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x12 inch pan with aluminum foil, going up the sides.

  2. Sift the rice flour, brown sugar, white sugar, and baking soda into a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the coconut milk, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir together until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pan for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and place on a cutting board top side up. Cut into 1 inch squares.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104 Calories
2g Fat
21g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 104
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 50mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.