Sticky Bean Rice （糯米蒸豆子）

This dish is one that is filled with love, patience, and flavors galore! Steamed with glutinous rice, this dish is presumably viscous and chewy, yet with the addition of chickpeas, green peas, chicken cubes, and black fungus, each bite unshackles a medley of crunchy, playful textures. Moreover, the savory fragrance of a soy based marinade will surely make one doubt the nutritional value lingering in this filling dish!

Recipe

Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6 servings
Level: Medium

Prep time: 30 min

Cook time: 15 min 

Total time: 45 min 

Ingredients

For main course:

• 1 1/2 cups glutinous rice, soaked for 4-6 hours/overnight and drained
• 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 cup black fungus
• 1/2 cup cooked and drained peas
• 1/2 cup cooked and drained chickpeas
• 1 stem green onion, chopped into 1-in pieces

For marinade:

• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1/2 large onion, diced
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Slice chicken breast into halves, and further dice into small cubes. In a large bowl or ziplock bag, marinate chicken cubes with garlic, ginger, onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, and ground black pepper. Let the chicken cubes rest in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
2. Mix in drained glutinous rice, black fungus, peas, and chickpeas. Toss and ensure each component is thoroughly immersed and covered in the marinade. Let final mixture rest in fridge for another 10-15 minutes.
3. Fill a steamer pot ~1/2 full with water. In the upper tin layer, coat with a moderate amount of oil. Then spread marinated glutinous rice mixture across the surface.
4. Place steamer system on a stove over HIGH heat. Cover lid and let steam for 15-20 minutes.
5. Garnish with green onions and serve while hot! If necessary, place leftovers in an airtight container and store in fridge. Meal can be microwaved and consumed safely anytime up to 4-5 days.