Chinese New Year Pudding

Makes 1 x 8 inch

Ingredients:
250 g glutinous rice flour
150 g wheat starch
2 C brown sugar
2 C water
1 t oil

Method:
1. Over low heat, melt the sugar in water and add in oil. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
2. Sift the rice flour and starch into a mixing bowl.
3. Filter the syrup through a sieve into the flour mixture, continuously stirring to break up any lumps.
4. Strain the mixture into a greased cake tin.
5. Steam for 1-2 hours over moderate heat.
6. Allow to cool and cut into pieces before serving.