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Prep 25 min·Cook 45 min·Rest 4 h
Rinse the glutinous rice and soak in cold water for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Drain very well.
500 g Glutinous rice
Line a steamer with a damp cloth or baking paper, spread the rice over it, make a few holes with a chopstick and steam over a high heat for 25 minutes.
500 g Glutinous rice
Meanwhile, heat the dark sesame oil gently in a wok and fry the ginger until golden. Add the shiitake and dried shrimp and fry for 2 minutes.
3 tbsp Taiwanese dark sesame oil15 g Ginger, finely shredded6 Dried shiitake, soaked and sliced (keep the water)30 g Dried shrimp, soaked 10 minutes
Add the pork and stir-fry until it changes colour, then add the rice wine, soys, sugar, pepper, fried shallots and the shiitake water. Bring to the boil.
200 g Pork belly or shoulder, cut into thin strips2 tbsp Rice cooking wine (mijiu)3 tbsp Light soy sauce1 tbsp Dark soy sauce1 tsp Sugar½ tsp White pepper3 tbsp Fried Shallots and Shallot Oil150 ml Shiitake soaking water (topped up with water)
Turn the heat to low, add the steamed rice and toss with a spatula and chopsticks for 3–4 minutes until it has absorbed all the liquid and is evenly coloured.
500 g Glutinous rice200 g Pork belly or shoulder, cut into thin strips
Wok-chan's tip鑊仔貼士
Toss rather than press, or the rice turns pasty.Return the rice to the steamer and steam for another 15 minutes until glossy and chewy-tender.
500 g Glutinous rice
Serve hot with coriander and sweet chilli sauce.
500 g Glutinous riceto taste Coriander, to serveto taste Sweet chilli sauce, to serve
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Level 3 · Confident
Several techniques, some prep ahead, wok skill or careful timing.
Fridge 3 days, freezer 1 month. Reheat by steaming for 10 minutes or microwave covered with a splash of water.
Glutinous rice stir-fried with pork, shiitake, dried shrimp and fried shallots in dark sesame oil and soy, then steamed until each grain is glossy and chewy. Taiwanese families make it for a baby's first month celebration and for gatherings.
Level 3 · Confident
Several techniques, some prep ahead, wok skill or careful timing.
Wok · Steamer