Sticky Rice and Chinese Sausage Steamed Buns
Sticky Rice and Chinese Sausage Steamed Buns - A Delicious Asian Delight!
If you're looking for a tasty and filling snack, then you must try the Sticky Rice and Chinese Sausage Steamed Buns. This dish is a perfect blend of sticky rice and savory Chinese sausage, steamed to perfection and served hot. It's a popular street food in China and is now gaining popularity worldwide.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 4 Chinese sausages, sliced
- 1/4 cup dried shrimp, soaked and chopped
- 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and chopped
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8-10 pieces of parchment paper
Cooking Tips:
- Soak the glutinous rice for at least 2 hours before cooking.
- Use a steamer basket to steam the buns.
- Make sure to wrap the buns tightly in parchment paper to prevent them from sticking to the steamer.
Cooking Process:
1. Rinse the glutinous rice and drain well. Add 2 cups of water and cook in a rice cooker or on the stove until fully cooked.
2. In a pan, sauté the Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions until fragrant.
3. Add the cooked glutinous rice to the pan and mix well with the sautéed ingredients.
4. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper to the mixture and stir well.
5. Cut parchment paper into 4-inch squares. Place a spoonful of the rice mixture onto each square and wrap tightly into a bun shape.
6. Place the buns into a steamer basket and steam for 20-25 minutes.
7. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious Sticky Rice and Chinese Sausage Steamed Buns!
Appearance and Taste:
The Sticky Rice and Chinese Sausage Steamed Buns are small, round, and wrapped in parchment paper. They have a soft and chewy texture with a savory and slightly sweet taste. The aroma of the Chinese sausage and sesame oil is irresistible, making it a perfect snack or appetizer.
Type of Dish: Appetizer/Snack
Main Ingredients: Glutinous Rice, Chinese Sausage, Dried Shrimp
