Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2.5 cup

Chinese short-grain sticky rice

soaked

8 unit

Dried scallops

soaked, shredded

0.5 cup

Chinese rice wine

15 unit

Chinese dried black mushrooms

soaked, sliced

4 links

Cantonese sweet sausage

sliced

2 bunches

Scallions

sliced

0.25 cup

Oyster sauce

2 tbsp

Light soy sauce

1 tbsp

Sugar

1 tsp

Kosher salt

0.25 cup

Peanut oil

2 tbsp

Asian sesame oil

2 tsp

Black pepper

Step 1
~12 min

Soak sticky rice in cold water for at least 4 hours, up to 12.

Step 2
~12 min

Prepare steamer with water and bring to a boil.

Step 3
~12 min

Soak dried scallops in rice wine in a heatproof bowl.

Step 4
~12 min

Steam scallops for 2 hours, replenishing water as needed.

Step 5
~12 min

Line steamer with cheesecloth.

Step 6
~12 min

Drain and rinse the rice, then spread it over the cheesecloth in the steamer.

Step 7
~12 min

Steam rice for 1 hour, sprinkling with water occasionally.

Step 8
~12 min

Soak mushrooms in boiling water for 30 minutes.

Step 9
~12 min

Remove mushroom stems and slice the caps, reserving 1/2 cup of soaking liquid.

Key Technique: Soaking
Step 10
~12 min

Transfer steamed rice to a platter and let it cool slightly.

Step 11
~12 min

Shred scallops into threads.

Step 12
~12 min

Steam sausages for 5 minutes.

Step 13
~12 min

Slice sausages diagonally.

Step 14
~12 min

Slice scallions, separating white/pale green parts from dark green parts.

Step 15
~12 min

Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.

Step 16
~12 min

Heat peanut oil in a wok.

Step 17
~12 min

Stir-fry mushrooms and white/pale green scallions for 1 minute.

Step 18
~12 min

Add sausage and scallops and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Step 19
~12 min

Add rice and stir-fry for 1 minute, breaking up any clumps.

Step 20
~12 min

Add scallop- and mushroom-soaking liquids and oyster sauce mixture; stir-fry until rice is well coated and hot (2 minutes).

Key Technique: Soaking
Step 21
~12 min

Add sesame oil, black pepper, and remaining scallion greens; stir-fry until combined.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure rice is fully submerged during soaking for even cooking.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared in stages; rice can be soaked overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Stir-fried vegetables
Clear soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

Commonly served during Lunar New Year.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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