Recipe
Homestyle Sticky Rice Dumplings
Savory Delights: Homestyle Sticky Rice Dumplings
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Indulge in the flavors of Chinese cuisine with this authentic recipe for Homestyle Sticky Rice Dumplings. These delectable parcels of seasoned sticky rice, filled with a variety of ingredients, are wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed to perfection.
Metadata
Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
2 hours
Total time
2 hours and 30 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Preparation difficulty
Medium
Suitable for
Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Egg-free, Low sugar
Allergens
Soy, Shellfish
Not suitable for
Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Keto, High protein
Ingredients
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2 cups (400g) glutinous rice 2 cups (400g) glutinous rice
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10 bamboo leaves, soaked in hot water until pliable 10 bamboo leaves, soaked in hot water until pliable
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200g marinated pork belly, diced 200g marinated pork belly, diced
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4 salted egg yolks, steamed and mashed 4 salted egg yolks, steamed and mashed
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8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
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50g dried shrimp, soaked 50g dried shrimp, soaked
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2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon five-spice powder 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
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1 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper
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1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
Nutrition
- Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
- Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 5g
- Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 65g, 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Salt: 2g
Preparation
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1.Soak the glutinous rice in water overnight. Drain well before using.
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2.In a bowl, combine the diced pork belly, mashed salted egg yolks, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and soaked dried shrimp.
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3.In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, five-spice powder, white pepper, and salt.
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4.Add the sauce mixture to the pork belly mixture and mix well.
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5.Take a bamboo leaf and fold it into a cone shape. Fill the cone with a spoonful of glutinous rice, followed by a spoonful of the pork belly mixture.
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6.Top with another spoonful of glutinous rice, ensuring the filling is well-covered.
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7.Fold the bamboo leaf to enclose the filling, forming a pyramid shape. Secure with kitchen twine.
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8.Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
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9.Place the dumplings in a steamer and steam over high heat for 2 hours.
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10.Remove from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.
Treat your ingredients with care...
- Glutinous rice — Ensure the rice is soaked overnight to achieve the desired sticky texture.
- Salted egg yolks — Steam the egg yolks before mashing them to incorporate them easily into the filling.
- Dried shiitake mushrooms — Soak the mushrooms in hot water until they become soft before slicing them.
Tips & Tricks
- To enhance the flavors, marinate the pork belly overnight in the sauce mixture.
- Experiment with different fillings such as chestnuts, Chinese sausage, or dried scallops for a unique twist.
- Serve the Homestyle Sticky Rice Dumplings with a drizzle of soy sauce or chili oil for added flavor.
- If bamboo leaves are not available, you can use banana leaves as a substitute.
- Leftover dumplings can be refrigerated and reheated by steaming for a few minutes.
Serving advice
Serve the Homestyle Sticky Rice Dumplings warm as a main course or as a delightful snack. Unwrap the bamboo leaves to reveal the pyramid-shaped dumplings and enjoy the aromatic flavors and textures.
Presentation advice
Arrange the unwrapped dumplings on a platter, showcasing their unique pyramid shape. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped green onions or cilantro for a pop of color.
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