Crispy Baked Gau
Crispy Baked Gau transforms the traditional steamed New Year dessert into a toasty, oven-baked treat with a caramel warmth from brown sugar and a gentle coconut aroma. The edges develop a faintly crisp bite while the interior stays chewy and tender, speckled with nutty sesame seeds. Ideal for sharing at festive gatherings or as a sweet snack with tea.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves48
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Baked Gau, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 18 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 13
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x12-inch pan with aluminum foil, extending it up the sides.
- 2
Sift the rice flour, brown sugar, white sugar, and baking soda into a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the coconut milk, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.
- 4
Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and place it on a cutting board with the top side up.
- 5
Cut into 1-inch squares.
- Calories 50.21 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 11.93 g 4%
- Total Fat 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.64 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.16 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 11.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 20.78 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 6.75 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Crispy Baked Gau is made with 8 ingredients and serves 48. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk, and Milk. Each serving provides about 50.21 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Baked Gau made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk, Milk, Sesame Seeds. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Baked Gau?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 50.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Baked Gau easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Baked Gau healthy?
- Crispy Baked Gau has an easyChef Pro health score of 25/100. Per serving, it provides 50.21 calories and 0.42 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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