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In a mixing bowl, mix the flour and salt together (if using stand mixer, use whisk attachment at low speed)
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Add 1tbsp oil while the mixer is running. Mix for 20-30 second
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Change into a dough hook, add water, one-third at a time, and mix at medium low speed. If using hand, use a spoon or spatula to mix until it’s no longer too hot.
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Once the flour starts forming into dough, at another 1/3 of water then increase in tablespoon unit.
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Mix for 2-3mins until the dough is smooth, elastic and no longer sticks to the side of the bowl.
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You should be able to pull out part of the dough without having it sticking to your hand. If too wet, add some more glutinous rice flour – 1 tbsp at a time. If too dry, add water in teaspoon unit at a time
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Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest on kitchen counter for about 30 minutes
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In the meantime, wash, pat dry, and cut banana leaves into 8 round circles. Easiest to use a large cookie cutter or pancake ring, or even just the top of a glass
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Grease them with some oil or on your kitchen gloves
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Once resting time is up, divide the dough into 8 even portion
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Shape into 8 rounds and place them on the banana leaves
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Set the steamer to 15 minutes and steam away until the cakes reach a glossy cloudy white colour