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Eight Treasures Rice
Eight Treasures Rice
Eight Treasures Rice is a traditional Chinese dish made with glutinous rice and topped with a mixture of sweet ingredients such as red bean paste, nuts, dried fruit, and sometimes lotus seeds. It’s often eaten during special occasions like Chinese New Year or as a dessert. The name “Eight Treasures” refers to the variety of ingredients used to top the rice, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.
Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 1/2 cup red bean paste
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, or peanuts)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (such as raisins, dates, or apricots)
- 1/4 cup lotus seeds
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Water
Instructions
- Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear. Soak it in water for about 2 hours, then drain.
- In a saucepan, add the soaked rice and enough water to cover it. Cook the rice until it is soft and sticky. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the red bean paste, mixed nuts, dried fruits, lotus seeds, sugar, and salt. This will be your “Eight Treasures” mixture.
- In a round or square baking dish, layer half of the cooked rice on the bottom. Press it down firmly.
- Spread the Eight Treasures mixture evenly over the rice layer.
- Top with the remaining rice, pressing down gently to pack the layers.
- Steam the layered rice dish for about 30-40 minutes until heated through.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 638kcal (32%)Carbohydrates: 126g (42%)Protein: 12g (24%)Fat: 10g (15%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 159mg (7%)Potassium: 356mg (10%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 27g (30%)Vitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 37mg (4%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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