Donkey roll is also called bean cake. It originates from Manchuria and prevails in Beijing. The first donkey roll was made of rice noodles steamed with water and then filled with brown sugar. Then, it was rolled with a layer of soybean noodles. But now it's basically changed into this kind of glutinous rice noodles. The stuffing is also mostly made of red beans. It's still rolled on the cooked soybean flour. It's like the image of a donkey rolling in the countryside. I'm afraid that the bad luck of the new year will bring you money and you won't get rich. However, it can also be money. Don't worry about the bad luck of the new year, I wish you all get rich.
Step1:Stir fry the soybeans in a small heat until the color of the soybeans becomes darker. Turn off the heat when the beans have an opening. Stir for about 15 minutes in a small heat. Then cool the fried soybeans.
Step2:Beat the cool soybeans into powder with a dry grinder, and then sift them for later use.
Step3:Add some water to the glutinous rice flour. Pour in water and stir continuously. Stir until it is smooth and thick.
Step4:Put a piece of wet drawer cloth on the drawer of the steamer. Spread the rice batter on the drawer cloth. Steam for about 12 minutes.
Step5:Sprinkle the sifted soybean flour on the table. Put the steamed glutinous rice balls on the soybean flour. Sprinkle a layer of soybean flour on the surface of the dough. Use a rolling pin to roll it into a 0.7cm thick sheet.
Step6:Spread the bean paste filling evenly on the dough. Roll it up from one end and squeeze it into a roll at the end.
Step7:Use your hands to arrange the rice rolls into uniform strips. Use a knife to cut them into small pieces five centimeters wide for food.
Cooking tips:You can buy ready-made soybean powder instead of self-made soybean powder. Before use, you'd better pour the purchased soybean powder into a pan and heat it to make it taste better. Jiangmi flour is similar to the glutinous rice flour sold in the market. But according to the different brands, the amount of water added slightly changes. It depends on the consistency. The ready made bean paste filling is more convenient. If time allows, you can make the bean paste by yourself. The homemade bean paste can be made more dry. The molding is more beautiful and the sweetness can be adjusted by yourself. There are skills in making delicious dishes.