Bánh bò - Vietnamese Steamed Rice Cake (Cow cake) | Helen's Recipes

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the creaminess.

tapioca flour

🥗Healthier: arrowroot flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Arrowroot is a healthier alternative, while cornstarch is more affordable.

Let the batter sit in a warm place for about 1.5 hours until it bubbles.

Prepare a steamer with boiling water.

Grease small bowls with oil.

Pour a thin layer of batter into the bowls.

Steam for 10 to 15 minutes until set.

Check doneness with a skewer; it should come out clean.

Add a drop of food coloring to the center of each cake after steaming.

Use a spoon to loosen the edges and remove the cakes from the bowls.

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