Follow these steps for perfect results
Chinese short-grain sticky rice
soaked
Dried scallops
soaked, shredded
Chinese rice wine
Chinese dried black mushrooms
soaked, sliced
Cantonese sweet sausage
sliced
Scallions
sliced
Oyster sauce
Light soy sauce
Sugar
Kosher salt
Peanut oil
Asian sesame oil
Black pepper
Soak sticky rice in cold water for at least 4 hours, up to 12.
Prepare steamer with water and bring to a boil.
Soak dried scallops in rice wine in a heatproof bowl.
Steam scallops for 2 hours, replenishing water as needed.
Line steamer with cheesecloth.
Drain and rinse the rice, then spread it over the cheesecloth in the steamer.
Steam rice for 1 hour, sprinkling with water occasionally.
Soak mushrooms in boiling water for 30 minutes.
Remove mushroom stems and slice the caps, reserving 1/2 cup of soaking liquid.
Transfer steamed rice to a platter and let it cool slightly.
Shred scallops into threads.
Steam sausages for 5 minutes.
Slice sausages diagonally.
Slice scallions, separating white/pale green parts from dark green parts.
Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
Heat peanut oil in a wok.
Stir-fry mushrooms and white/pale green scallions for 1 minute.
Add sausage and scallops and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add rice and stir-fry for 1 minute, breaking up any clumps.
Add scallop- and mushroom-soaking liquids and oyster sauce mixture; stir-fry until rice is well coated and hot (2 minutes).
Add sesame oil, black pepper, and remaining scallion greens; stir-fry until combined.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure rice is fully submerged during soaking for even cooking.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be prepared in stages; rice can be soaked overnight.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with extra scallions.
Serve hot.
Complements the sweetness and savory flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Commonly served during Lunar New Year.
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