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    Published: Feb 16, 2015 · Modified: Sep 19, 2018 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 20 Comments

    Rice Cake (Bolo de Arroz)

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    Happy Chinese New Year!!!! This is just one way to thank my significant and growing number of Chinese and other Asian subscribers -- as well as to make mention of a recent trend of Chinese immigration to Brazil (including to my home city, Recife). It is also my opportunity to wish all of you happiness, wealth, and longevity. And for this Year of the Goat, I am making a special treat for the occasion: a tasty and mildly sweet Rice Cake (Bolo de Arroz in Portuguese or Bāxī Mai Fàn Gāo in Chinese)!

    A tray of several Bolo de Arroz rice cakes

    Our rice cake (or rice cakes since I decided to bake in a muffin tin instead of the traditional large ring cake pan) is not a typical Chinese treat, but a traditional Brazilian one. Since rice is a staple in both Brazilian and Chinese cuisines, I thought it would be the perfect ingredient to select. If baked in a mini muffin pan, our rice cake(s) can be eaten with chopsticks. 😉

    A close up of rice cakes drizzled with sugar glaze

    For those who are not familiar with the Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, it is an important traditional holiday celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar. The start and end dates vary from year to year according to the Chinese lunar calendar. This year  it will be celebrated between February 19 and March 5. Many cultural activities take place during the festival, such as setting off firecrackers, ancestor worship, and dragon dances. Every street, building, and house is decorated with red, a color associated with good fortune. Red lanterns hang in the streets and red poetry couplets are pasted on doorways. Banks and official buildings are also decorated with red New Year pictures depicting images of prosperity. There is also the exchanging of gifts,  red envelopes with money being the most common present.

    And of course, certain foods with symbolic meanings will be consumed during the festival such as fish, dumplings, spring rolls, sticky rice cakes and sweet rice balls. I hope that our rice cake have a chance, although they are different than the traditional ones in China and other countries with significant Chinese populations such as Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, and others. It would be a new treat to bring wishes of prosperity!!!

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    A group of Bolo de Arroz rice cakes
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    Rice Cake (Bolo de Arroz)

    A gluten-free, moist, and mildly sweet rice cake, prepared in the kitchen blender, to wish for prosperity. It has a sticky texture while is hot, and a grainy texture once it comes to room temperature -- similar to cornbread.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 18 minutes
    Total Time 28 minutes
    Servings 26 standard
    Author Denise Browning

    Ingredients

    • For the rice cake batter:
    • 2 cups RAW white long grain rice or rice flour not parboiled
    • ¾ cup vegetable oil
    • 3 cups sugar
    • 4 large eggs at room temperature
    • 1 cup whole milk or rice milk or coconut milk
    • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • For the icing : optional
    • 1¼ cups powdered sugar
    • 2½ tablespoons fresh lime juice or juice of 1 large lime

    Instructions

    • IN ADVANCE: Soak rice in water for about 8 hours. Then drain the water in a sieve. Skip this step if using rice flour!
    • Preheat oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease and flour a standard-size or mini muffin tin (or a 10-inch ring pan if desired) and reserve.
    • Prepare the rice cake batter: Blend oil, sugar and eggs in a blender just until mixture is homogeneous. Add the rice (or rice flour) and milk and blend well until smooth. Finally, add the cheese and baking powder and beat rapidly to mix in.
    • Pour rice cake batter ¾ full into prepared baking pan and bake for about 13 minutes (mini muffin pan), 18-20 minutes (for standard-size muffin pan) or 35 minutes (medium ring pan), or until a toothpick inserted in the center or close to the center comes out clean. Let cool on a rack, run a knife around the edges carefully, and then unmold rice cake(s). YIELD: 52 mini muffins/cakes (ideal to eat at one bite and using chopsticks), 26 standard-size muffins/cakes, or 1 bundt cake.
    • Meanwhile, prepare the icing if desired. Using a whisker, mix the sugar very well with the lime juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Drizzle icing over rice cake(s) and let set. Enjoy!

    Recipe Notes

    In Brazil, rice cake (bolo de arroz) is a coffee cake commonly served without a topping. However, some add a topping such as a citrusy icing or a mixture of sweetened condensed milk and coconut milk.

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    Comments

    1. Juliana says

      February 17, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      Bolo de arroz? Wow, I have never had this cake...where was I? These cakes look so cute and so delicate...beautifully done Denise.
      Thanks for the recipe...enjoy your week 🙂

      Reply
    2. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      February 17, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      What a charming cake! I've never had Bolo de Arroz and can tell I have been missing out on a very good thing!

      Reply
    3. Daniela says

      February 18, 2015 at 7:23 am

      What a sweet way to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
      The cakes look very cute.

      Reply
    4. Coffee and Crumpets says

      February 18, 2015 at 10:11 am

      These are so pretty and perfect for the Chinese new year. I love rice and anything made with rice... These are perfect for my gf diet too, right now. I'm craving cake!!
      Btw, we might be coming to SA for Spring Break to see my father in law for a couple of days. I'll be in Houston for most of the time with my family. If I'm headed your way, I'll let you know, maybe we can grab a coffee 🙂
      It'll be great to see you again.

      Nazneen

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        February 18, 2015 at 10:19 am

        Hi, Nazneen! Thank you, my friend.
        Let me know ahead when you come to SA... I will be thrilled to have coffee and chat with you. Enjoy your break. Houston is a great place for it.

        Reply
    5. Ash-foodfashionparty says

      February 18, 2015 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      These rice cakes are perfect. I am a big fan of rice cakes, we make quite some varieties of rice cake but nothing with eggs. Thanks for sharing a great recipe, sounds very interesting.
      Enjoy your week sweety pie.

      Reply
    6. John@Kitchen Riffs says

      February 18, 2015 at 11:27 am

      Happy Chinese New Year! These rice cooks look wonderful -- such a great way to celebrate. I've never made these -- definitely need to. Super recipe -- thanks.

      Reply
    7. marcela says

      February 20, 2015 at 9:32 am

      Happy Chinese New Year! I love your rice cake! Looks delicious!

      Reply
    8. Sugar et al. says

      February 20, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      This is such a creative recipe for rice lovers like myself. I love the way they are baked as mini cakes..they look cute and individual portioned treats are the best. I will eat two please:-)

      Reply
    9. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      February 21, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      I think your lovely little cakes are perfect for the celebration or anytime of the year.

      Reply
    10. Liz says

      February 21, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      What a terrific recipe---it honors two cultures!!! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend, my friend!

      Reply
    11. Dedy@Dentist Chef says

      February 22, 2015 at 3:58 am

      Damn delicious, i visited hundrets of chinese restaurant in the entire of my existence and never had this, tempting to try....

      Reply
    12. Raymund says

      February 22, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      What a nice recipe to start the Chinese New Year!
      Gong Xi Fa Cai

      Reply
    13. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

      February 23, 2015 at 9:28 am

      This is totally new for me, I didn't see a rice cake before, but looks like I'm going to make one.

      Reply
    14. Gourmet Getaways says

      February 23, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      Such cute cakes that show their own character! Love to taste this!!! And tice cake with parmesan..mmm!

      Julie & Alesah
      Gourmet Getaways xx

      Reply
    15. Little Cooking Tips says

      February 24, 2015 at 8:19 am

      5 stars
      Wow, what a delicous treat! AND it includes Parmesan? Definitely can't resist that:):)
      Delicious work (as always) dear Denise!
      Thank you for sharing another yummy recipe!

      Reply
    16. Elaine says

      February 28, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Your Rice Cake looks delicious. What is the purpose of the Parmesan cheese? Can you suggest an alternate ingredient?

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        March 01, 2015 at 1:39 pm

        Hi, Elaine! Thank you.
        This is a mildly sweet coffee cake! The Parmesan cheese is the savory ingredient that makes the cake less sweet than it already is. If desired, you can omit the cheese, adding only a pinch of salt or simply use unsweetened coconut flakes instead. Enjoy!

        Reply
    17. Kellee says

      January 21, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      5 stars
      I love how sticky this rice cake is. It has a comforting flavor and texture, and was easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    18. Fatima F. says

      October 22, 2019 at 1:26 am

      5 stars
      Hi Denise! I am from Sao Paulo where you know there is a huge Asian community. I miss their food so I made these rice cakes and they came out perfect. So sticky and delicious. Obrigada!

      Reply

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