Chinese Yam Pudding

Chinese Yam Pudding

Chinese yam pudding is a traditional, simple dessert made from steamed yams, mashed with sugar and a little pork lard, then steamed again and served. This version offers vegetable oil as a substitute for lard.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Calories
581 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place a metal steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, bring the water to a boil, and add the yam cubes. Cover, and steam until very tender, about 30 minutes.
Step 2
Place the steamed yam cubes into a bowl, and mash them with the sugar and vegetable oil until very smooth.
Step 3
Clean the steamer insert, and line with parchment paper. Place the mashed yam pudding into the steamer over a saucepan of water as before; bring to a boil, cover, and steam for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound yams, peeled and cubed

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