baking · vegan · vegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free
Eight treasure rice (ba bao fan)
Lunar New Year dessert dome of sweet sticky rice studded with dried fruits and filled with red bean paste.
- Time
- 120min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains tree nuts.
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Method
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1
Steam rice 30 minutes; mix with sugar and oil.
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2
Oil a bowl and arrange the treasures in a pattern on the bottom and sides.
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3
Press in half the rice, add red bean paste, then cover with remaining rice.
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4
Steam 45 minutes.
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5
Invert onto a plate and pour hot syrup over.
