Duan Wu Zong

Duan Wu Zong is a traditional Chinese sticky rice dumpling, reimagined as a Paleo breakfast dish, packed with the flavors of savory mushrooms and aromatic herbs. This wholesome meal is perfect for starting your day with energy and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Sticky rice - 200 grams
• Shiitake mushrooms, dried - 30 grams
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 100 grams
• Green onions, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh ginger, grated - 1 teaspoon
• Coconut aminos - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Banana leaves or parchment paper - for wrapping

Steps

1. Soak the sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight, then drain.
2. Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 30 minutes until softened, then drain and slice them.
3. In a skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat, add the grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced mushrooms and shredded chicken to the skillet, stir in the coconut aminos, salt, and black pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
5. In a large bowl, mix the soaked sticky rice with the mushroom and chicken filling, and add the chopped green onions.
6. Prepare the banana leaves or parchment paper by cutting into squares, about 25 cm x 25 cm.
7. Place a generous scoop of the sticky rice mixture in the center of each square, fold the sides over, and wrap tightly, securing with kitchen twine if necessary.
8. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and place a steaming rack inside. Arrange the wrapped dumplings on the rack, cover, and steam for 40 minutes.
9. After steaming, remove the dumplings from the pot and let them sit for a few minutes before unwrapping.
10. Serve warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 62 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, which supports muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in fiber from sticky rice and mushrooms, promoting digestive health.

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