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Creamy Eight Treasure Rice Pudding

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A creamy, festive Chinese dessert featuring glutinous rice, coconut milk, and a medley of eight treasures—nuts, seeds, and dried fruits—layered and steamed to glossy perfection. Perfect for Lunar New Year, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups glutinous rice (sweet rice), soaked for 2 hours
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (or coconut condensed milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup red bean paste
  • 1/3 cup candied lotus seeds (or roasted pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/4 cup dried dates, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried longan (or dried apricots or raisins)
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries (or dried cranberries)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts (or slivered almonds)
  • 2 tablespoons goji berries (soaked briefly if chewy)
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped (or pecans)
  • Extra dried fruit (cherries, apricots, dates) for topping
  • Toasted seeds or nuts (pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, pistachios) for topping
  • Honey or golden syrup, for drizzling
  • Edible gold leaf or colored sprinkles (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse glutinous rice until water runs clear. Soak in a bowl with water for at least 2 hours (up to overnight).
  2. Prepare your steamer by filling the base or a large pot with water and bringing to a simmer. Line a pudding mold or bowl (about 7-inch diameter) with parchment paper.
  3. Drain soaked rice. In a mixing bowl, combine rice, coconut milk, condensed milk, sugar, and salt. Stir until creamy and loose.
  4. Spoon half the rice mixture into the mold and smooth out. Layer with red bean paste, candied lotus seeds, dried dates, dried longan, dried cherries, pine nuts, goji berries, and walnuts. Spread evenly.
  5. Add the remaining rice mixture on top and gently press down.
  6. Decorate the top with extra dried fruit, nuts, and seeds as desired.
  7. Cover the mold with foil or a lid. Steam over medium heat for 45 minutes, checking halfway to ensure there is enough water in the steamer.
  8. Remove from steamer and let cool for 10-15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate. Peel off parchment.
  9. Drizzle with honey or golden syrup and add extra festive toppings if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Soak glutinous rice for at least 2 hours for best texture. Use full-fat coconut milk for extra creaminess. Layer treasures evenly for balanced flavor. Line mold with parchment for easy unmolding. Customize with your favorite dried fruits and nuts. Can be made dairy-free and vegan. If pudding is too dry, add more coconut milk before steaming; if too wet, steam longer uncovered.

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