Steamed Manju Hawaiian Sweet Bean Cakes Recipes

STEAMED MANJU (HAWAIIAN SWEET BEAN CAKES)

Steps:

• Form bean paste into 25 balls each about the size of a walnut.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
• Add egg whites and oil to dry ingredients and mix well.
• Add milk while stirring (dough should be soft but not runny and not too sticky) (coloring may be added as well, if desired).
• Divide dough into 25 equal portions and flatten each to a 3-inch diameter.
• Cover each bean paste ball with a portion of dough.
• Place them on pieces of Ti leaf or 2x2-inch square pieces of waxed paper.
• Steam for 15 minutes.

ANKO MANJU

Steps:

• Form 1-2 tablespoons of bean paste into balls.
• Mix together water, sugar, and baking powder
• Sift and slowly stir flour into the mixture (removing all lumps).
• Knead the dough on a floured board until it
• has the consistency and softness of an earlobe.
• Divide the dough into 12 pieces.
• Wrap the dough completely around each ball and place in a cloth lined steamer.
• Lightly spray water over the manju for a smoother finish.
• Steam over high heat for about 10 minutes.