5 ingredient Sticky Rice is Simple but Incredible

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while regular rice is more accessible.

Chinese sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: portobello mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Portobello mushrooms provide a similar texture, while button mushrooms are more affordable.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce can mimic the sweetness of oyster sauce, while soy sauce is widely available.

Soak glutinous rice for over 4 hours or overnight.

Soak dried shrimp and shiitake mushrooms in warm water for at least half an hour.

Drain the soaked rice and place it in a low dish for steaming.

Use a bamboo steamer or electric pressure cooker to steam the rice for 30-40 minutes, checking for doneness at 30 minutes.

Chop the white parts of the green onions and set aside the green parts for garnish.

Remove stems from shiitake mushrooms, chop them into 1/4 inch cubes.

Roughly chop the dried shrimp.

Cut the Chinese sausages into small pieces.

Heat a wok over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of avocado oil.

Add the white and light green parts of the green onions to the wok and stir.

Add the chopped mushrooms, Chinese sausage, and dried shrimp to the wok, cooking until heated through.

Once the rice is cooked, add it to the wok and stir to combine.

Add 2 tbsp of soy sauce and 1 tbsp of oyster sauce to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining green onions.

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