Rice Cakes is a traditional Micronesian (from the Federated States of Micronesia) recipe for a classic accompaniment of taro and rice flour balls that are fried in banana leaves to cook. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Micronesian version of: Rice Cakes.
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These are rice flour and taro cakes from the Federated States of Micronesia that can be served as an accompaniment, a snack or as part of a festival meal.
Ingredients:
300g taro corms, peeled and grated
150g glutinous rice flour
120ml coconut milk
4 tbsp granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
Banana leaves (for wrapping, optional)
Method:
Prepare the taro by peeling it and grating it finely, ensuring Ensure that no large chunks are left.
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated taro root, glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until a sticky dough forms. Adjust the consistency by adding more rice flour if it's too wet or more coconut milk if it's too dry.
Take a small portion of the dough and shape it into a small, round cake about 3cm thick. Repeat this process until all the dough is used up.
If using banana leaves, cut them into squares large enough to wrap each rice cake. Place a rice cake in the centre of a banana leaf square and fold the leaf around it, securing it with toothpicks if necessary. If not using banana leaves, you can simply shape the rice cakes without wrapping them.
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. If you wrapped the rice cakes in banana leaves, you can place them directly on the pan. Otherwise, lightly grease the pan before placing the rice cakes on it.
Cook the rice cakes for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. If using banana leaves, you may need to flip them carefully to ensure even cooking.
Once cooked, remove the rice cakes from the pan and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious Micronesian taro rice cakes as a snack or dessert!
You can also add flavour variations to the rice cakes by incorporating ingredients such as grated coconut, pandan extract, grated ginger or mashed sweet potatoes.
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