Cooking Instructions
TSING RICE CAKE
LEARN • COOK • SHARE • ENJOY
Local, seasonal fresh produce meets traditional Chinese recipes. The food we prep is local, traditional, and cultural.
READY TO COOK – KEEP FROZEN DO NOT THAW – COOK THOROUGHLY
BEST CONSUMED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE
**CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SHELLFISH, EGGS, OR UNPASTEURIZED MILK MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS**
STORAGE TIP: Store your rice cakes in a freezer until you are ready to cook.
COOKING TIP: Steam frozen; don not thraw.
STEAM DIRECTIONS - RECOMMENDED
1: ADD – 5 cups of cold water to a pot.
2: PLACE – a steam basket onto the pot and then place frozen rice cakes into the steam basket ( parchment liner paper recommended).
3: COOK – in MEDIUM to HIGH heat and bring it to a boil and until the rice cakes are soft inside out (about 7-10 mins; adjust time as needed).
4: REMOVE – pot from heat and let sit for a few minutes.
5: TAKE – the rice cakes from the pot and plate them to cool down.
6: ENJOY!
Food & Culture
TSING RICE CAKE or 青(Tsīng)团(Tuán) (GF)
HISTORY: The ancient Tsing Ming—or 清明 (Qīngmíng)—Festival takes place every year on April 4th and is a time for honoring one’s ancestors…