STEAMED GLUTINOUS RICE

Steamed Glutinous Rice

is said to be well cooked

if the rice grains are nice and spongy, not soft and stick together!

I would like to express my thanks 

to Har Yean Cheng's mom

for this yummy and right texture recipe.

Steamed Glutinous Rice

300g glutinous rice, soaked overnight & drained

2 Tbsp oil

3 shallots, sliced

few slices old ginger

1 Chinese sausage, remove skin & sliced

3-4 dried mushroom, washed & soaked till soft, sliced

2-3 Tbsp dried shrimp, washed & soaked till soft

1/2 cup water gathered from soaking dried shrimps and mushroom

Seasoning

soya sauce

dark soya sauce

salt & pepper to taste

chicken powder (optional)

Garnish

char siew or braised pork, sliced

fried egg, sliced

spring onions, chopped

fried shallots

fried peanuts (if you prefer some crunch)

1. fry shallots and ginger in oil until fragrant

2. add dried shrimps, mushroom and Chinese sausage

3. add glutinous rice and fry together

4. add seasoning to taste

5. transfer to a steaming pan, add 1/2 cup water

6. steam for 25-30min on high heat until cooked

7. garnish before serving