Eight Treasure Rice

An authentic recipe for traditional Chinese Eight Treasure Rice, emphasizing the art of arranging fruits and achieving a perfectly sticky, sweet texture.

Level Medium Prep 30 min Cook 60 min Servings 8 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

90 min

Makes 8 servings

Prep 30m

Cook 60m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Chinese Eight Treasure Rice, emphasizing the art of arranging fruits and achieving a perfectly sticky, sweet texture.

A celebratory Chinese dessert featuring sticky rice, red bean paste, and a colorful crown of dried fruits and nuts.

Instructions

Soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain well.
Place the soaked rice in a steamer lined with cheesecloth and steam over high heat for 30 minutes until fully cooked.
Transfer the hot cooked rice to a bowl, mix in the sugar and melted vegetable oil or lard while still warm.
Grease a round heatproof glass or ceramic bowl. Arrange the various dried fruits and nuts decoratively at the bottom and sides of the bowl.
Carefully pack a layer of the sweetened glutinous rice over the arranged fruits, press a hollow in the center, and fill it with the sweet red bean paste. Cover the paste with the remaining rice and press down firmly.
Steam the assembled bowl for another 30 minutes to meld the flavors. Invert onto a serving plate while hot to reveal the decorative pattern.
30 min

Nutrition

Calories 290

Protein 4g

Carbs 62g

Fat 3g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 24g

Sodium 15mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 30 min

Cook 60 min

Total 90 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.6
Presentation 10.0
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.5
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A stunning and culturally rich traditional dessert that combines chewy textures with rich, sweet flavors.

Pros

Visually striking presentation
Naturally sweet and comforting
Rich cultural heritage

Cons

Requires soaking and double steaming time

Overview

A celebratory Chinese dessert featuring sticky rice, red bean paste, and a colorful crown of dried fruits and nuts.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Chinese Eight Treasure Rice, emphasizing the art of arranging fruits and achieving a perfectly sticky, sweet texture.

Tips

Generously oil your molding bowl so the rice and fruits slide out smoothly when inverted
Press the rice down firmly to ensure the dessert holds its shape after being un-molded
Feel free to customize the 'treasures' based on your favorite dried fruits and nuts