Taiwanese Sticky Rice Tube (筒仔米糕)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.

2. 2

   Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes until softened. Drain, remove stems, and slice thinly.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the cooked ground pork back to the pan with the mushrooms. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, combine the drained glutinous rice with the pork and mushroom mixture. Mix well.

7. 7

   Lightly grease the bamboo tubes or ramekins with a little vegetable oil. Fill each tube or ramekin with the rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.

8. 8

   Steam the filled tubes or ramekins in a steamer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and sticky.

9. 9

   Once cooked, remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fried shallots on top.

10. 10

    Serve warm and enjoy your Taiwanese Sticky Rice Tube!