Half-Moon Songpyeon Rice Cakes with Sesame & Honey – Authentic Chuseok Delight

MaBapu Foods 🔥 Half-Moon Songpyeon Rice Cakes with Sesame & Honey – Authentic Chuseok Delight by Rajnish Saharan ↑ Swipe to start cooking Jump to section

Recipe Details Before you light the stove… ⏱️ 30 min Prep Time 🔥 30 min Cook Time 🍽️ 4 Servings MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg) Healthy Diet

What you'll need Fresh from the market 250 gram 250g Sweet Glutinous Rice Flour (सुगंधित चिपचिपा चावल का आटा) 150 ml 150ml Warm Water (गर्म पानी) 2 tablespoon 2 tbsp Pure Desi Cow Ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी) 1 teaspoon 1 tsp Salt (नमक) 0.5 cup 1/2 cup Toasted Sesame Seeds (भुने तिल) 3 tablespoon 3 tbsp Pure Honey (शहद) 100 gram 100g Chestnut Paste (चेस्टनट पेस्ट) 1 teaspoon 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder (दालचीनी पाउडर) +3 more in the full recipe ↗

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01 Step Phase 1: Preparation & Setup In a large mixing bowl, combine Sweet Glutinous Rice Flour and Salt. Gradually add Warm Water while stirring with a wooden spoon on Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch. The dough should come together into a...

02 Step Phase 1: Preparation & Setup Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes at room temperature. This resting period allows the starch to hydrate fully, resulting in a tender texture after steaming.

03 Step Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering (Filling Preparation) Heat a small skillet on Low Flame / Dheemi Aanch. Add the remaining 1 tbsp Pure Desi Cow Ghee, letting it melt until tiny bubbles form and the ghee begins to separate at the edges – a visual cue of re...

04 Step Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering (Filling Preparation) Chef’s Secret: Before adding the honey, lightly crush a pinch of toasted sesame seeds between your palms and sprinkle them into the mixture. This releases hidden oils, intensifying the sesame flavor a...

05 Step Phase 3: Shaping, Steaming & Simmering Divide the rested dough into 12 equal portions (≈30g each). Roll each portion into a smooth ball on a lightly ghee‑dusted surface. Using your thumb, press the centre gently to create a shallow well, t...

06 Step Phase 3: Shaping, Steaming & Simmering Arrange the shaped cakes on a steaming rack lined with Banana Leaves (if using) and fresh Pine Needles, ensuring they do not touch each other. The pine needles will infuse a subtle resinous fragrance...

07 Step Phase 3: Shaping, Steaming & Simmering Bring water to a rolling boil in a wide‑bottomed steamer pot over High Flame / Tez Aanch. Once boiling, place the rack inside, cover tightly, and steam for 12‑15 minutes. You’ll know they are done whe...

08 Step Phase 4: Finishing & Serving While the cakes steam, prepare a light honey glaze: warm 2 tbsp Pure Honey on Low Flame / Dheemi Aanch until it becomes fluid but not caramelised (no darkening). Add a few drops of cold water to keep...

Per Serving Nutrition Breakdown 1 bowl (approximately 200g) 965.25 Calories per serving 20.11g Protein 69.29g Carbs 68.02g Fat Fiber 19.00g Sugar 3.87g Sodium 9952.50mg Cholesterol 0.00mg

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