Chinese Cakes

Bean cakes made from kidney or black beans, and even sometimes black-eyed peas, are a local variation on Chinese moon cakes made from adzuki beans. Popular in Trinidad, and even more so in Guyana, I’ve never seen a home cook prepare these, as a number of good local bakeries usually have them on hand. Here is the recipe I’ve developed for these cakes which you will find varies slightly in taste and appearance from the authentic Chinese versions.