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Eight Treasure Sticky Rice Pudding

Cultural Context

Originating from Chinese festivals and celebrations, Eight Treasure Sticky Rice Pudding symbolizes good fortune and abundance. Traditionally enjoyed during the Lunar New Year, it incorporates various sweet and nutritious ingredients, each representing blessings for the coming year. Today, this dish has found its way into homes worldwide, often adapted with local ingredients while maintaining its festive spirit.

ChineseCNdessert
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
150 g glutinous rice
water
dates
walnuts
almonds
peanuts
pumpkin seeds
goji berries
red bean paste
honey

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Quinoa is gluten-free and offers protein, while regular rice is more affordable.

red bean paste

🥗Healthier: black bean paste

💰Cheaper: homemade bean puree

Black bean paste has similar texture and flavor, while homemade puree can be cost-effective.

lotus seeds

🥗Healthier: cooked chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Chickpeas provide a similar texture and are widely available.

candied fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Fresh fruits reduce sugar content, while dried fruits are often less expensive.

1

Weigh 150 g of glutinous rice and wash it well.

2

Add water slightly over the rice by about 1 cm and cook it in a rice cooker.

3

Cut the dates in half and remove the pits.

4

Break the peanuts in half.

5

Spread some honey around the bowl.

6

Stick the dates, walnuts, almonds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and goji berries evenly around the bowl.

7

Place the steamed rice in the bowl; place the red bean paste on top of the rice; spread the rice evenly.

8

Place the bowl in a steamer and turn the heat on high to steam for 20 minutes.

9

After 20 minutes, take out the steamed rice, put a plate over the bowl, turn the bowl and plate upside down, and remove the bowl.

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixing

Equipment Needed

rice cookersteamerbowlplate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Ba Bao FanEight Treasure Rice

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