Low Sodium Ang Ku Kueh
Delight in the charm of tradition with this Low Sodium Ang Ku Kueh recipe, a healthier spin on a beloved Asian pastry. Featuring a soft, chewy glutinous rice dough infused with the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potato and a vibrant splash of red food coloring, these bite-sized treats are filled with unsweetened, low-sodium red bean paste for a guilt-free indulgence. Steamed atop fragrant banana leaf squares, each piece is a stunning combination of flavor and presentation, perfect for celebrations or as a delightful snack. With simple, wholesome ingredients and minimal sodium, this recipe offers a modern twist to honor the heritage of traditional Ang Ku Kueh while keeping health-conscious foodies in mind.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Glutinous rice flour
- 100 grams Sweet potato (orange, steamed and mashed)
- 100 ml Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 250 grams Red bean paste (unsweetened, low sodium)
- 20 pieces Banana leaf (cut into small squares)
- 0.5 teaspoons Red food coloring
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and sweet potato mash until well mixed.
Slowly add water to the flour mixture, stirring continuously until the dough begins to form.
Add vegetable oil and continue kneading to create a smooth and elastic dough. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Add a few drops of red food coloring to the dough and knead it evenly until you achieve the desired shade.
Divide the dough into 20 small equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
Flatten each ball into a disc, place about 1 tablespoon of red bean paste in the center, and carefully wrap the dough around the paste to seal it, forming small balls.
Place each filled ball on a square of banana leaf and lightly press to flatten slightly into a traditional oval shape.
Preheat a steamer over medium heat.
Arrange the Ang Ku Kueh pieces in the steamer, leaving space between each piece to allow for slight expansion.
Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes until the Ang Ku Kueh are firm and slightly translucent.
Remove from the steamer and allow them to cool down slightly before serving. The banana leaf will leave a fragrant scent on the bottom of each piece.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.5 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.7 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 447 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
