八宝饭 (Ba Bao Fan)

八宝饭 (Ba Bao Fan)

八宝饭 (bah bow fahn)

Eight Treasures Rice

Prep Time 120 minutes
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
8

A festive glutinous rice pudding studded with eight types of dried fruits, nuts, and red bean paste, steamed in a bowl and inverted for a dome presentation.

Nutrition & Info

349 kcal per serving
Protein 20.2g
Carbs 33.0g
Fat 14.9g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ tree nuts

Equipment Needed

steamer

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steam soaked glutinous rice for twenty minutes until cooked.

  2. 2

    Mix hot rice with lard and sugar.

  3. 3

    Arrange dried fruits and nuts in a decorative pattern at the bottom of a greased bowl.

  4. 4

    Press half the rice into the bowl, add a layer of red bean paste.

  5. 5

    Top with remaining rice, steam for thirty minutes, then invert onto a plate.

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Did You Know?

Eight Treasures Rice is a must-have at Chinese New Year banquets, with each treasure symbolizing a different blessing.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • steamer

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