Eight Treasure Rice (八宝饭, Chinese Rice Pudding) DESSERT

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Quinoa offers a nutty flavor and is gluten-free, while regular rice is more economical.

red bean paste

🥗Healthier: mashed sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Mashed sweet potatoes provide natural sweetness and nutrition.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds moisture and flavor, while raisins are cost-effective.

lotus seeds

🥗Healthier: chestnuts

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Chestnuts are nutritious and add a unique flavor.

Cook rice for 30 minutes.

Chop dates into pieces.

Get a big bowl, spread some butter all around, and place 8 kinds of dried fruits at the bottom.

Place the first layer of rice and red bean paste.

Place the second layer of rice, 1 tsp sugar, and some dates.

Place the third layer of rice, 1 tsp sugar, and some butter.

Steam the big bowl of glutinous rice for about 15 minutes, then turn over the bowl, ready to serve!

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