Mung Bean Cake

Mung Bean Cake

　　Mung Bean Cake

　　Mung Bean Cake is primarily made from mung beans, glutinous rice, and brown sugar

　　, along with appropriate amounts of candied orange peel, jujube paste, longan flesh, and melon slices as flavorings. Its preparation method is largely similar to that of Yizi Cake. Glutinous rice flour is used for the outer layer, while red bean paste and flavorings serve as the filling. The filling is wrapped inside the dough, then tied into a rectangular shape using clean banana leaves, coated with cooking oil, and wrapped well. It is then steamed over high heat in a steamer until fully cooked. When eaten, it is sweet, fragrant, and fresh, with an appealing color, aroma, and taste—earning it the nickname “gold panned from sand.” According to experimental tests, it is rich in nutrients such as vitamins, fructose, and tannins.