Eight Treasures Rice

Eight Treasures Rice is a traditional Chinese dish that combines glutinous rice with a variety of ingredients, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.

Ingredients - Serves 6

Soak the glutinous rice in water for 4 hours, then drain.
Cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stove according to package instructions.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the 'eight treasures' by soaking the red dates, lotus seeds, dried longan, candied winter melon, peanuts, and sesame seeds in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
In a large pot, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil. Add the 'eight treasures' and simmer for 10 minutes.
Spread the cooked rice in a large bowl or dish and arrange the 'eight treasures' on top.
Pour the sugar syrup over the rice and 'eight treasures'.
Steam the dish over high heat for 30 minutes, or until the rice is sticky and the 'eight treasures' are soft.
Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.