08/16/2026
The Story Behind My Steamed Rice Cakes — Ncuav Sawv.
When I first started making my Steamed Rice Cakes (Ncuav Sawv), I practiced using BPA-free plastic 2oz cups. I spent a lot of time testing, adjusting, and perfecting my favorite recipe until I was finally happy with the texture, taste, and appearance.
After mastering my recipe, I wanted to challenge myself and try something different. I ordered 24 pieces of #304 stainless steel flower molds to test. To my surprise, my Rice Cakes came out beautifully and perfectly! Received many compliments from those who had ordered in the past years.
Then I started receiving many requests asking if I could offer the traditional 2oz cup shape. So I decided to order 24 pieces of #304 Gold stainless steel 55ml (2oz) cups to test as well.
I truly love both molds. If you’re wondering which one is better or why I no longer take orders using the flower molds, here’s the honest answer:
Both molds are high-quality #304 stainless steel, BPA-free, durable, and food-safe. I now have over 2,000 molds of each style!
The hardest part about the flower molds is the cleaning and drying. Every single mold has to be washed and dried carefully, one by one. The flower edges are also very sharp, so I have to be extremely careful because I can easily cut my fingers while washing them.
That’s why, if you look at my current menu, I only offer the traditional 2oz shape. These molds are much easier and safer for me to wash, dry, and prepare for your orders.
Some of you may wonder, “Why not just use BPA-free plastic cups and throw them away after each batch?”
For me, earning money is not easy, and I don’t want to waste money or create unnecessary waste when I can invest my time and energy into something reusable.
I would rather spend my time after work washing and preparing my stainless steel molds than constantly buying hundreds or thousands of plastic cups just to throw them away after one use.
Behind every tray of Ncuav Sawv is more than just a dessert. There is time, patience, hard work, cleaning, preparation, and a lot of love.
So when you order from my small business, I hope you know that every dessert is made with care—from my recipe testing all the way to the final tray that reaches your hands.
Thank you for supporting my small business and allowing me to continue doing what I love.