Shiitake Sticky Rice

Serves: 2

Luisa Champlin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

48

Sweetness

44

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

Directions:

1

In a hot pan, saute garlic and ginger in a little canola oil

2

Check for seasoning

3

Add shiitakes and cook until soft

4

In a bowl, mix hot rice with shiitakes

5

Form triangles with hands

6

; 1 pound glutinous rice (2 1/4 cups) 1 large banana leaf or cheesecloth Wash rice until water is clear

7

Cover rice with cold water and vanilla extract and soak overnight

8

Drain rice and place in steamer lined with banana leaf or cheesecloth

9

If using leaf, make sure there is a 2 to 3-inch circle in the middle and small holes punched out

10

This will allow steam to pass through the leaf

11

Steam on high heat for 45 minutes, rice should be fully cooked but not mushy