Eight Treasure Rice Pudding

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3
Eight Treasure Rice Pudding - A Delicious Chinese Dessert
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 2/3 cups glutinous rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon butter
5 dates
3/4 cup red bean paste
3 tablespoons toasted walnuts , finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pineapple ring
1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds , finely chopped
1 tablespoon roasted peanuts , finely chopped
10 canned mandarin orange segments

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
478
Sugar
28g
Fat
16g
Eight Treasure Rice Pudding, also known as 'Babaofan', is a traditional Chinese dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. As the name suggests, this dessert is made with eight different ingredients, including glutinous rice, red bean paste, dates, walnuts, pineapple, pumpkin seeds, mandarin orange, and caramelized sugar. This dessert is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity when eaten during special occasions like weddings or the Chinese New Year. This creamy and sweet dessert is perfect to satisfy your sweet cravings after a hearty meal.

Instructions

1.Rinse the glutinous rice with water 3-4 times and then drain it properly.
2.In a pot add soaked rice and water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
3.Once the rice comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until completely cooked.
4.In another saucepan, heat white sugar and butter over medium heat until it turns to caramel.
5.Add chopped dates and stir until the dates are coated in the caramel.
6.Once the rice is cooked, stir in the caramelized dates, red bean paste, and toasted walnuts.
7.Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the pineapple ring. Cook it for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
8.Slice the pineapple into small pieces and add to the rice pudding mixture.
9.Serve the rice pudding hot or cold, garnished with mandarin orange segments and topped with roasted peanuts and toasted pumpkin seeds.

PROS

Eight Treasure Rice Pudding is sweet and flavorful, making it a perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings.

It is a healthy alternative to traditional western desserts, as it does not contain any artificial sweeteners or additives.

CONS

This dish can be time-consuming to prepare and cook.

Glutinous rice used in this recipe is high in carbohydrates which may not be suitable for everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ingredients used in Eight Treasure Rice Pudding have several health benefits.
Glutinous rice is rich in complex carbohydrates and is a good source of energy.
Red bean paste is low in fat and high in protein, fiber, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.
Toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds provide a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.

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