Steamed Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all ingredients from salt upwards in a bowl, adding water slowly until the batter is just smooth.
2. 2
   Prepare a steamer with four small pans, each capable of holding around 200 ml.
3. 3
   Coat each pan with canola oil (I use cooking spray, then rub off the excess lightly with a paper towel).
4. 4
   Add the baking soda to the batter, then quickly stir it in and divide the dough into four parts.
5. 5
   Fill each of the four pans with batter, then spoon a little bit of the azuki beans over them.
6. 6
   Steam for about 25 - 30 minutes.
7. 7
   You can test these with a wooden toothpick.
8. 8
   When it comes out clean, the cakes are done.
9. 9
   Allow the cakes to cool before serving.