Eight Treasures Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup glutinous rice, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup water
• 4 teaspoons oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 dates
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 8-10 lotus seeds (optional)
• 4 red cherries
• 4 green cherries
• 2/3 cup red bean paste

Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• cornstarch, solution
• 1 3/4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with
• 2-3 teaspoons cold water

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the rice in the water over high heat until is boils.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Fluff rice with a fork then add the oil and sugar, mixing well.

4. 4

   The fruit should now be arranged around the bottom and sides of a greased 1 quart or 1 litre bowl in an attractive manner.

5. 5

   Spread 1/3 of the cooked rice over the fruit and press lightly. This will be the 1st layer.

6. 6

   Spread 1/3 cup of red bean paste over the rice.

7. 7

   Continue, alternating layers and ending with rice.

8. 8

   In a steamer, steam for 35 to 40 minutes over medium heat, adding water to steamer if necessary (may be steamed up to 1 hour).

9. 9

   While the rice is steaming, combine the syrup ingredients in a saucepan.

10. 10

    Cook over medium heat until thickened and keep warm.

11. 11

    Unmold the pudding by inverting the bowl over a deep platter.

12. 12

    Slice the pudding, pour the syrup over it and serve.