Chinese savory sticky rice

Nuo mi fan (糯米飯) or "savoury sticky rice" is a rich, flavour-packed, aromatic Chinese rice dish using glutinous rice mixed with mouthwatering ingredients. There are many different variations to making this much-loved dish and this recipe is one I grew up eating and absolutely swear by. This tried and tested recipe is super flavoursome, generous and one worthy of a celebration!

This Chinese sticky rice recipe is a fail-proof, super easy, and crowd-pleasing dish. Most of the ingredients can now be found in the Asian aisles of your favorite grocery stores.

Glutinous rice cooked in a deliciously savoury sauce with tofu and mushrooms. This is similar to kiam peng, which I grew up eating. 'Kiam Peng' is a Hokkien term that literally translates to ‘salty rice’ (kiam = salty, peng = rice) and despite it being called salty rice, I’d consider the flavour profile of this dish as savoury with a hint of sweetness and umami instead of just salty!Steaming the rice yields whole and really chewy grains since the grains don't cook and soak in its starch. I…

This recipe is a shortcut to zongzi (Chinese sticky rice dumpling) flavors without all the work. No need for hours of wrapping and cooking!

Taiwanese Sticky Rice is the ultimate comfort food that most Taiwanese households grew up eating. Juicy chicken, chewy (QQ) rice, tossed in savory umami sauce; when steaming the sticky rice, the house will smell amazing.

Learn how to make Vegan Zongzi with this easy to follow guide! These popular Chinese sticky rice dumplings are wrapped in bamboo leaves and filled with sticky rice, mung beans and vegetarian meat.

Pearl Balls, 珍珠丸子 (Zhēn zhū wán zi), are meatballs coated with sticky or glutinous rice. They look like giant pearls because of the glistening sticky rice, hence. These are easy to make, very hearty, and perfect for sharing. This is a dish you’ll commonly find served during the Lunar New Year, celebrations, birthdays, and even at dim sum restaurants. These vegan Pearl Balls or Chinese Sticky Rice Pearl Meatballs are made with plant-based ground meat.I enjoyed these with a dipping sauce for a…

Mongolian chicken. Crispy fried rice smothered in a sticky sweet ginger hoisin sauce. A delicious dish to make for dinner or lunch

Feeling homesick and craving for Malaysian clay pot chicken rice? You can make this dish easily with my recipe using a rice cooker, no clay pot required.