Rolling Donkey Recipe (Lüdagun): How to Make This Beijing Dessert with Ship Brand Raw Cane Sugar

If you are searching for an easy and authentic Rolling Donkey recipe, this step-by-step guide brings the classic Beijing dessert to your home kitchen. Rolling Donkey, also known as “驢打滾,” is a glutinous rice roll filled with smooth red bean paste and coated in roasted soybean powder. This recipe uses Ship Brand (帆船牌) Raw Cane Sugar to create a softer, more aromatic dough with balanced sweetness and improved elasticity.

This Chinese dessert recipe is approachable for beginners and delivers a nostalgic, comforting flavour. By combining traditional technique with high-quality sugar, home cooks can create a dessert that is tender, fragrant, and true to its Northern Chinese heritage.

Ingredients for Rolling Donkey

• 200g glutinous rice flour

• 50g cornstarch

• 25g Ship Brand Raw Cane Sugar
  👉 https://yuentungsugar.com/en/collections/brown-sugar/products/raw-cane-sugar

• 20g corn oil

• 240g water

• Red bean paste

• Roasted soybean powder

How to Make Rolling Donkey (Step-by-Step)

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

Combine glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, and Raw Cane Sugar. This ensures the sweetness dissolves evenly and improves dough texture.

2. Add Water and Adjust Batter

Pour water gradually until the batter becomes smooth and pourable. A good batter is key to the final chewiness of this Beijing dessert.

3. Steam the Dough Sheet

Transfer to a steaming tray and cover with pierced plastic wrap. Steam for 20 minutes until fully set.

4. Cool and Prepare the Work Surface

Let the steamed sheet cool slightly. Dust the board with soybean powder to prevent sticking.

5. Knead for Smoothness

Knead lightly to enhance elasticity — an important step in this Rolling Donkey recipe.

6. Roll into a Rectangle

Keep the thickness even to ensure uniform slices later.

7. Spread the Red Bean Filling

Apply a thin and even layer. The balance between filling and dough is essential for flavour.

8. Roll Tightly

Tight rolling ensures clean edges and prevents cracking when sliced.

9. Slice with Thread or Floss

This technique produces clean, professional-style cuts without flattening the roll.

10. Coat with Soybean Powder

Dust generously to complete the signature style of this Beijing dessert.

Why Ship Brand Raw Cane Sugar Enhances This Chinese Dessert Recipe

Ship Brand Raw Cane Sugar provides:

• More aromatic sweetness that pairs beautifully with bean paste

• Better dough elasticity for a softer texture

• Smoother dissolving for improved consistency

• A more refined and balanced flavour profile

Shop the same sugar used in this Rolling Donkey recipe:
👉 Raw Cane Sugar (300g)
https://yuentungsugar.com/en/collections/brown-sugar/products/raw-cane-sugar

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