How to steam glutinous rice to make it fragrant and soft

In order to make the steamed glutinous rice fragrant and soft, you must first ensure that the glutinous rice is soaked for enough time, at least six hours. You can start soaking it the night before and then do it the next day. Of course, if the weather is hot, it is best to put the soaked glutinous rice in the refrigerator to avoid deterioration. In addition, if you want to make it more delicious, you can add some other ingredients, such as dates, wolfberries, etc.

How to steam glutinous rice to make it fragrant and soft

1. Soak glutinous rice in water for 6 hours, wash it, take it out and drain it. Place a thin cloth in the steamer, put the glutinous rice loosely into the steamer, and steam it over high heat for 30 minutes until the glutinous rice is 80% cooked. 2. Pour the glutinous rice into a larger container, add sugar and lard, mix well and set aside. 3. Remove the bitter core of the lotus seeds, wash them, and cook them for 30 minutes until they are 60% cooked. Soak the red dates in warm water for 30 minutes and remove the core. Shell the chestnuts and keep the flesh. 4. Take a large open bowl and apply a layer of oil on the inner wall of the bowl (to prevent it from sticking). Spread the processed lotus seeds, red dates and raisins regularly on the bottom of the bowl. 5. Then add a layer of mixed glutinous rice and press it down. Add another layer of red bean paste and press firmly. Then place a few chestnuts in, and finally add a layer of mixed glutinous rice, sealing it level with the edge of the bowl. 6. Put the large bowl of glutinous rice into the steamer and steam it over high heat for 40 minutes. After it cools down a bit, first put a large flat plate upside down on the bowl, then carefully turn the whole thing over.

Method 2

Ingredients: 1.5 kg of high-quality glutinous rice and 150 grams of black rice leaves. Preparation steps: 1. Wash the black rice leaves and boil them in water for 30 minutes. Remove the leaves and residue and take the juice for later use. 2. Soak the glutinous rice in the black rice leaf juice for 4 hours. When the rice turns black, it can be used for steaming or stewing. Flavor characteristics: The way of eating black glutinous rice maintains the simple ancient style of Hunan, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Anhui and other regions. The rice is shiny black in color and has a unique flavor. Eating it for a long time can improve health and eyesight.

Nutritional value: 1. Glutinous rice contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin and starch, etc. It is rich in nutrients and is a warm and strengthening food. It has the effects of replenishing the middle and replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and stopping sweating. It has a certain alleviating effect on spleen and stomach deficiency, poor appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea; 2. Glutinous rice has an astringent effect and has a good therapeutic effect on frequent urination and night sweats.