Eight Treasure Rice

Eight Treasure Rice is a delightful vegan Chinese dessert that combines glutinous rice with an array of colorful and nutritious ingredients. This sweet and sticky dish is often enjoyed during festive occasions and is both visually appealing and satisfying to the palate.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice - 150 grams
• Water - 300 ml
• Red bean paste - 50 grams
• Dried longan - 30 grams
• Dried jujube (red dates) - 30 grams
• Candied lotus seeds - 30 grams
• Chopped walnuts - 20 grams
• Chopped dried apricots - 20 grams
• Shredded coconut - 20 grams
• Maple syrup - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. After soaking, drain the rice and place it in a steaming dish or a heatproof bowl.
3. Add 300 ml of water to the steamer, and place the dish with rice into the steamer basket, then cover with a lid.
4. Steam the rice over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until it becomes translucent and sticky.
5. While the rice is steaming, prepare the mix-ins: chop the dried longan, jujube, walnuts, and dried apricots into small pieces.
6. In a large bowl, combine the steamed rice, red bean paste, dried longan, jujube, candied lotus seeds, walnuts, apricots, and shredded coconut, mixing well.
7. Drizzle the maple syrup over the mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
8. Divide the mixture into two serving bowls, and shape them into compact mounds if desired. You can sprinkle extra coconut on top for garnish.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your delicious Eight Treasure Rice!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 72 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from dried fruits and nuts.
• Provides a good source of energy from carbohydrates.

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