Finished dish photo of Cantonese Ma Lai Go

Cantonese Ma Lai Go

Ma Lai Go is one of the popular steamed cakes in early tea houses. It is a steamed sponge cake made of flour, sugar, eggs, and other ingredients. It's light, not heat-inducing, and well-loved by the masses. Nowadays, many young people might not know about it, so today I’m sharing the recipe and method for free. It's highly likely to be a success. I hope it helps those in need. If there’s an opportunity, I’ll launch a course in the future. Please stay tuned and show your support...

Ingredients

Eggs6
Granulated sugar220g
Low-gluten flour200g
Custard powder30g
Nestlé milk powder30g
Baking powder8 to 10g
Peanut oil40g

Steps

1

Use 5 to 6 eggs

Cantonese Ma Lai Go - Step 1
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2

Combine the eggs and granulated sugar (you can also add 2g of Shaoxing wine to remove the eggy smell, or a few drops of lemon juice).

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3

Mix until the sugar dissolves.

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4

Once the sugar is dissolved, move to the next step.

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5

Add flour, custard powder, and milk powder.

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6

Add 8 to 10g of baking powder, which can also be added later.

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7

Mix all the powders evenly.

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8

Mix uniformly until there are no lumps, and then mix until smooth.

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9

Tip: Tilt the bowl to one side and mix the batter back and forth with a patting motion for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure evenness.

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10

Mix the batter until very smooth and flowing thickly without breaking. Then, add oil.

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11

Add the peanut oil in two batches, mixing thoroughly each time. (You’ll need 40g.) If you have butter, use it instead, but make sure it’s melted.

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12

Mix the oil evenly.

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13

Seal with plastic wrap and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. You can skip this resting step if needed.

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14

Typically, the mold type used is B104.

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15

Grease the molds thoroughly.

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16

Pour the batter into a piping bag and fill the molds to 80% or 90% full.

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17

After piping, you can decorate the tops with goji berries or raisins.

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18

Steam over high heat for 7 minutes.

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19

Time’s up. Wow, the result seems great!

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20

Bursting with positive energy.

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Cooking Tips

Master the steps, and you’re halfway to success. Ensure enough steam for a fluffier finish.