Lor mai fun (savoury glutinous rice)

Ingredients

• 400 g glutinous rice, rinsed and soaked for at least 4-5 hours or preferably overnight
• 200 g chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 Chinese sausage, sliced
• 2 Chinese mushrooms, soaked and sliced
• 3/4 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup water (or chicken stock)
• Seasoning
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soya sauce
• 1 teaspoon thick soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Shao Hsing Hua Tiau wine
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar or to taste

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Preparation

• Drain soaked glutinous rice in a colander. Heat sesame oil and fry ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add chicken, mushrooms and seasoning ingredients.
• Toss well to combine. Add glutinous rice to mix. Pour in water and stir until water is absorbed into the rice.
• Arrange a few sliced sausages into each deep bowl. Spoon glutinous rice into the bowl until almost full to the brim.
• Press slightly. Steam the filled bowls over a medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until rice is done. Turn out the rice and serve immediately.