Eight Treasures Rice Pudding [0000139]

Ingredients:

1 cup glutinous rice (sweet rice), soaked for at least 4 hours or overnight
4 cups water
1/2 cup sweet red bean paste
1/4 cup chopped dried fruit (dates, raisins, or apricots)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or cashews)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Fresh fruit (such as berries) for garnish

Steps:

Rinse the soaked glutinous rice and cook it with 4 cups of water until tender.

Once the rice is cooked, add sweet red bean paste, chopped dried fruit, chopped nuts, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.

Simmer the mixture on low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Serve the Eight Treasures Rice Pudding in bowls, garnished with fresh fruit.

Enjoy this gluten-free twist on a classic Chinese dessert!