Water Chestnuts Cake

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::Water Chestnuts Cake

*2 c. water chestnut powder
or sweet potato flour
*1.5 c. water
*0.5 c. evaporated milk
*1 c. shredded water
chestnuts
*2 c. water
*1.5 c. sugar
* 2 T. lard or shortening
* baking pan (11''x12''x2'')
* 1 sheet plastic wrap,
14''x15''

Method:

1. Line a baking pan with plastic wrap; lightly grease the wrap with oil. In a bowl, mix water chestnut powder or sweet potato flour, water and evaporated milk well. Bring shredded water chestnuts, water and sugar to a boil; pour water chestnut powder or sweet potato flour, water and evaporated milk slowly into shredded water chestnuts, water, and sugar and stir until thickened. Pour mixture into baking pan and steam over high heat for30 minutes; allow to cool. Remove the cake and slice it. Fry the sliced cake in shortening over medium heat until the cake is slightly golden. Remove and serve hot.

Total time:

45m

Cooking technique:

steaming

Cuisine:

Guangdong

Food menu:

appetizer

Cholesterol:

0mg

Carbohydrates:

63g