#RedDates

[yinhui]

Purple Rice Cake Recipe

Purple rice cake is a healthy and nutritious snack made with purple rice, a highly nutritious ingredient. It has a unique texture and vibrant color, offering both flavor and essential nutrients. Today, I’ll share the simple recipe for this traditional treat. I hope you give it a try!

Choosing the Right Ingredients

The key ingredient for making purple rice cake is purple rice. Rich in anthocyanins and dietary fiber, purple rice is a healthy choice for any dish. When purchasing purple rice, look for grains that are plump and dark purple in color. If you can find organic purple rice, that’s even better, as it’s free from pesticides and retains more nutrients.

In addition to purple rice, you will also need glutinous rice flour and red dates, which add natural sweetness and aid in blood replenishment.

Preparation: Soaking the Rice and Preparing the Dates

To make purple rice cake, you must soak the purple rice for 4-6 hours before cooking. This helps the rice absorb enough water, ensuring it cooks thoroughly and has a soft, sticky texture.

Remove the pits from the red dates and chop them into small pieces. This allows the dates to blend better with the rice flour during steaming, providing a rich, sweet flavor.

Making the Cake: Steaming the Purple Rice Cake

Steaming is the key method for preparing this dish. After soaking the purple rice, mix it with glutinous rice flour and a small amount of sugar. Pour the mixture into a steaming dish and place it in a steam pot.

Controlling the steam time is crucial. Generally, you should steam the mixture for 30-40 minutes, or until the surface becomes sticky and firm. If you prefer a softer texture, you can increase the steaming time slightly.

Seasoning: Natural Sweetness and Aroma

The sweetness of purple rice cake mainly comes from the red dates and a bit of sugar. If you prefer a sweeter taste, feel free to adjust the sugar according to your preference. The dates provide a natural sweetness, while the purple rice adds a distinct flavor to the cake.

For an extra layer of flavor, you can also add coconut milk to the mixture. The rich aroma of coconut milk complements the purple rice perfectly, enhancing the overall flavor.

Tips: Steaming Time and Serving Suggestions

Be mindful of the steaming time when making purple rice cake. Over-steaming can result in a gummy texture, while under-steaming can make the cake too hard and affect its texture.

Purple rice cake can be served as a breakfast snack, an afternoon treat, or a dessert for gatherings. For an added touch, serve it with some soy milk or tea for an even better taste.

If you’d like to explore more delicious homemade soup recipes, check out China Recipes.

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The New Girlfriend (Une nouvelle amie) (2014) François Ozon

March 23rd 2024

[wolfawaycamp]

Anything Bobby/Jacob. Please. I am so tired of paddling my rarepair pool noodle alone in the Quarry pond.

Maybe set when Bobby has to get him down from the trap? I am begging 🙏

🌦️ the monkey’s paw curls. I wrote bobbyjake :)

Jacobus seethed from inside his family’s private box at the Amphitheatrum Flavium. He wished his family never found out he was really an omega, not a beta like he had been pretending to be when he first presented. The patrician class always spoke of male omegas as a gift, as great politicians and orators who could continue the family line without doubt of relation. But male omegas were banned from the military and his best friend Nicolus Furcillus— an equestrian family, not a patrician like Jacobus— had enlisted to fulfil his proper duties as a Roman vir. Jacobus just missed his best friend. He wasn't even very good at being a politician, either— he’d do better in battle, wearing lorica segmentata alongside his comrades.

The venationes were pretty dull today, he thought. Not even the more exotic animals they kept bringing out for the fights made it exciting. He couldn't leave though, for the same reason he had to attend. He needed to keep his public image up if he wanted any chance of keeping his political career afloat now that he was moving into his twenties as an unmated omega.

Then they brought the wolves out and there was a man with rippling muscles exposed for all to see— and a hat Jacobus had never seen before. He had no weapons. Jacobus was immediately intrigued.

There was a bizarre art to the brutality of his fighting style— tearing right through wild wolves like they were nothing. He had to be an alpha. Jacob felt a pang of jealousy at the status he held, even though it was ridiculous because Jacob was in the patrician class and the man was down there. Finally, something interesting.

“Serve, quis est?” Jacobus asked his maid once he took himself out of his trance. (Slave, who is he?)

“Nomen ei est Bobbius Hackettus,” his maid responded quickly. (His name is Bobby Hackett.)

“Quid? Ignobiles— isti Hacketti?” (What? The dishonoured— those Hacketts?)

“Sic. Pugnat ut reddat debita pro familia eius.” (Yes. He fights to pay debts for his family.)

Bobbius was still fighting, still going, dripping with blood. Jacobus had to meet him. After Bobbius had finished, Jacobus decided to slip away from his box— surely no one would question a quick break. He bribed his way into the hunter’s quarters easily with his patrician status and money. They barely cared at all, but when presented with a couple sesterces that care went down to none.

“Hackette!” Jacobus called out upon seeing the familiar rippling back muscles, mid cleaning himself with olive oil. There was still a lot of blood on him. (Hackett!)

“Quis est?” the man asked, turning around. He looked a lot more… innocent up close, somehow. There was a softness in his eyes. (Who is it?)

But still… Jacobus wasn't used to being so much smaller than someone, even alphas— he had always been a tall omega. It felt a little scary, considering the man was cleaning wolf blood from his body— but something deep inside him was preening at the thought of the size difference.

“Jacobus Custo. Pugnabas bene,” he asked awkwardly. He didn't know what he was doing down here, he was running on pure adrenaline. (Jacob Custos. You were fighting well.)

“Bene facis— pugnas?” Bobbius responded, giving him a nod. Jacobus couldn't keep his eyes off the oil and blood on his chest shining in the torchlit room. (Thank you— you fight?)

Jacobus felt shame run through him, which he was sure Bobbius could smell in the pheromones he had suddenly lost control of. “Minime. Vetitus est— sum… omega.” (Nope. It is forbidden— I am… an omega.)

🌦️(if my Latin is wrong it's not my fault, I am sick xoxo)

[toronoekaki]

Shino - RED

Date: 2024-03-02 Size: A4 Medium: Graphite pencil, colour pencils; digitally enhanced (boosted contrasted, cleanups)

[rawstorys]

TSA confirms the extra screening not to compliance as the actual ID implementation shows the brightness of the debate

Some Americans share their thoughts and anxiety in the implementation of real IDs by Wednesday, 7th May New journey Requirements. Although TSA is “Your Real ID Self” campaign and it is shared that personal identity must be a real ID for the journey, “Some passengers have reported the most recent messaging about the current Airport policy. A Reddator said on social media, “The rhetoric has been re…

[playitvison]

The former PlayStation president believes that the platform wars have ended

summary Liden believes that games should focus on the keyboards to increase access. Multi -platform competition is competing, which reduces the importance of the control unit wars. Despite progress, the wars of the control unit are unlikely to disappear due to the loyalty of the brand and the toxic culture. If you are reading forums, or Reddat or even engaging in social media when it comes to…

[kien1tc]

週末快樂 Happy Weekend سلامـــــت هوجوڠ ميڠݢو

#今朝 KÉSA

#今天早晨 #ThisMorning #ڤاݢياين

꧁甲辰年立冬🌳🐵 16NOV’24꧂

🌳🟤🔴 #ナツメ (#棗 )NATSUMÈ

#棗樹 #紅棗 #Jujube #RedDate #대추나무 #대추 #TáoTàu #พุทราจีน #کورمامير�� (#ZiziphusJujuba )

[sunsh7n33]

Goji Berry Red Dates Fused with Ginger Healthy Drink #gojiberry #reddates #ginger #drink @ 枸杞红枣姜汁保健饮料 #枸杞 #红枣 #姜汁 #保健 #饮料 https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZR9QzpN_w/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sharonvu]

#RosieKitchen #RosiesKitchen #tonicsoup #lotusrootsoup #reddates #lotusseed #gojiberries #whitefungus #carrots🥕 #recipeIdeas #sogoodbakery breads #walnutbread #raisinbread Rosie's wonderful #bakedseafoodrice #prawns #fish #scallops #mussels #mushrooms #mesclunsalad https://www.instagram.com/p/CQoYIoCnbdT/?utm_medium=tumblr

[leveggiejourney]

Here are some of the food that may help! ☺️ #vegetarian #vegan #vegetariandiet #vegandiet #spinach #tomato #pomogranate #reddates #healthylifestyle #healthydiet #knowledge #anemia #anemiaproblems #le_veggiejourney #sharingiscaring https://www.instagram.com/p/CIyOnRoHffT/?igshid=10ljnujcw4ksp

[wondertinker]

黑豆滋补肾脏 牛蒡去热解毒 红枣养血安神 黑豆牛蒡红枣汤 Burdock Black beans Red dates soup #homecooking #homecooked #saltfree #msgfree #soup #burdock #blackBeans #redDates #家常菜 #家常便飯 #无盐 #无味精 #汤 #黑豆 #牛蒡 #红枣 https://www.instagram.com/p/CkxrDeOvvov/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thetravellinggourmet]

Samgyetang Korean Ginseng Chicken with Red Dates😃#thetravellinggourmet #gourmetsansfrontieres #samgyetang #ginsengchicken #reddates https://www.instagram.com/p/ChMRjwOrtlonDUjfNMkKli6QnU2EL9HXl18zM00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[perthfoodreview]

GIFTED // Lunar New Year specials and more from @zontsbakehouse 🐯🧧🍍🥐🏮🎍 From bottom-centre anti-clockwise: - Red Dates Scroll with cashew nuts and rice cake $8.80 - Pineapple & Almond (plant-based) croissant: pineapple jam, vegan almond frangipane, almond flakes, dried pineapples $9.80 - Bak Kwa: Chinese pork jerky, meat floss, sweet mayo achar (Sarawak style pickled vegetables) $12.80 - Salted Egg Yolk Tart $5.80 - Kaya Butter Toast $7.50 Came here last week and the fragrant smell of croissants could be smelt a few blocks away in the early morning. My favourites were the red dates scroll and pineapple & almond croissant. The texture of the Chinese rice cake (年糕) in the red dates scroll worked really well and it wasn’t too sweet. If you’ve ever wondered how pineapple tart in a croissant tastes like, their pineapple and almond croissant is the croissant you never knew you’ve been looking for. 😋😍 The bakkwa croissant had lots of different components and are all made in-house by Karen. The smoked honey glazed Bak Kwa is juicy and sweet (it’s not the dry type of Bak Kwa; similar to the Bee Cheng Huang types). The achar mayo was tangy and a bit sweet too (from the mayo) - love the achar and personally would have liked it without the mayo. Kaya butter toast is yummy as usual. Not pictured: Mentaiko croissant for @thisisangelang which she loved. Thanks so much Lionel, Karen, Tony and the team for the invitation and the box of goodies! Thanks so much for coming up with these themed LNY specials and serving up nostalgic components from Malaysia & South East Asia - easing the homesickness a bit. ❤️ #Gifted #ZontsBakehouse #Northbridge #Croissants #LunarNewYear #Perth #PerthCroissant #BoxofGoodies #PerthBakery #Desserts #Pineapple #Almondcroissant #Bakkwa #kaya #reddates #ricecake #年糕 #可颂 #PerthDesserts #perthfoodreview #PFR_Bakery #PFR_ZontsBakehouse (at Zonts Bakehouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ2qeZzB5Cm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nels-bagels]

Our luna pack bagels are still available throughout this month of February. Comes with 3 seeds bagels, red dates and orange flavored bagels. Text us at 0192351632 or find us at our Shopee at Nels bagels. #bagels #bagelshop #nelsbagels #orange #reddates #sunflowerseeds #pumpkinseeds #sesame #healtyfood #klfoodie #jjcm #roti (at Petaling Jaya, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLa7G4MBQZ3/?igshid=pllgzty6jdxm