EIGHT-TREASURE RICE PUDDING

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Here is a sticky, sweet end to a Chinese repast, and most of it can be prepared a few days ahead of time. Red-bean paste and candied fruits can be found in most Asian markets, or try the Asian-food aisle at a supermarket for lichees.

Provided by Betty Fussell

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup glutinous rice, red or white, see note
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup sweetened red-bean paste, see note
1 cup Chinese preserved or candied fruits, such as lotus nuts, gingko nuts, lichees, loquat, preserved lemons, ginger, plums, dates, see note
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Rind of 1 lemon, grated

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice under running water, drain it and put it in a saucepan with one cup of cold water. Bring the water to a boil, cover the pot, lower heat and cook over very low heat for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the sugar and oil and mix well.
  • Grease a three- to four-cup mold or heat-proof bowl with a little oil or shortening. Cut the fruit in thin slices and press them onto the bottom and sides of the bowl in a decorative pattern.
  • Spoon half the rice over the fruit and press down to make an even layer. Spread on a layer of bean paste. Spread the remaining rice over the paste and pack down. (The rice can be refrigerated 3 or 4 days if needed).
  • When ready to cook, place the mold, covered with a lid or foil, in the top of a steamer and steam the mixture for one hour.
  • Make a sauce by combining the water and sugar in a saucepan. Dissolve the cornstarch in one tablespoon of water and add to the sugar water. Stir over low heat until the mixture thickens slightly. Stir in the lemon rind.
  • Unmold the rice pudding onto a platter and pour the sauce over the top.

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