Grandma’s Caramelized Rice Cake with Orange and Pine Nuts Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of glutinous rice
• 1 1/2 cups of water
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 orange (zest and juice)
• 1/2 cup of pine nuts

Instructions:

1. Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly and soak in water for at least 2-3 hours.
2. Drain the rice and place in a saucepan with 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 10 minutes.
4. In a separate pan, mix the sugar and honey over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has turned into caramel color.
5. Add the zest and juice of one orange and the pine nuts to the mixture, and gently stir until the pine nuts are coated.
6. Add the caramelized mixture to the rice and mix well.
7. Spoon the rice mixture into a greased cake tin and flatten the surface.
8. Bake the rice cake at 350°F (180°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
9. Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into triangular wedges.

Serving Suggestions and Verdict:

This caramelized rice cake is a perfect dessert for any special occasion, and it’s an excellent way to honor Grandma’s recipe. The orange zest and pine nuts give the cake a refreshing flavor and a crunchy texture. It can best be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, or you can also enjoy it as a snack with a cup of hot tea. It is always a delightful dish that is mouth-watering and undeniably addictive. You’ll definitely want to make it again and again.