Masa (Rice Cake) Enjoy

This use to be my favorite snacks back in the days....Mixed with sugar or some times with soup (sorry i can't remember the name of the soup) But damn, i miss those days. Anyways find below the recipes for Masa.

Masa is a northern staple similar to a pan fried rice cake, the recipes vary a little across households but the basic premise never changes. Traditionally Masa is made into an oval shape.  You can experiment with some onions and ginger in your masa

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups raw rice
•  1.5 tablespoons cooked rice
• 1.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups water at room temperature
• ½ teaspoon salt


Direction:

1. Soak the raw rice in 5 cups of water overnight

2.  Dissolve the sugar and akaun in the 2 cups of water and add the yeast. Set aside in a warm area* for 10-15 minutes, until very frothy.

3. Drain the rice and grind it in a blender with the yeast and akaun mixture to make a smooth batter. Add the cooked rice, and blend to combine well. The batter should be very thick

4.  Pour batter into a large bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for 8-12 hours. You want the mixture to rise, collapse and ferment.

5. Add the salt and a little bit more sugar if needed. Add a bit of water if necessary so that you have a batter that is just as thick as pap

6. Heat your pan over medium heat. Wipe a few drops of oil over it, Stir the batter and pour in 3-4 tablespoons, depending on the size of the pan.

7. Flip after 2.5mins and cook the other side for another 2 mins. Keep making until you use up all the batter

Serve Masa as a snack or as a breakfast cake...Copied 9jafoodie