Winter Rice Pudding With Dried Fruits Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Winter Rice Pudding, a cherished Chinese tradition enjoyed on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month. The exact origins remain a delicious mystery, but the creamy rice, crunchy nuts, and bursts of sweet dried fruit make this two-hour prep, 80-minute cook time recipe well worth the wait. Discover the secrets of this authentic ethnic cuisine dessert and bring a taste of ancient China to your table!

Prep Time 120 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 291.3 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Winter Rice Pudding With Dried Fruits

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Winter Rice Pudding With Dried Fruits

  • Glutinous Rice
  • ½ cup shelled peanuts
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup lotus seeds
  • Mixed Dried Fruit
  • Approximately 7 cups water (adjust as needed for desired consistency)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

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How to Make Winter Rice Pudding With Dried Fruits

  1. Rinse 1 cup of glutinous rice (or short-grain white rice) thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Soak the rinsed rice in 3 cups of cold water for at least 2 hours.
  3. Drain the soaked rice well.
  4. In a separate bowl, soak ½ cup of shelled peanuts, ¼ cup of pine nuts, and ¼ cup of lotus seeds in cold water for at least 1 hour.
  5. Drain the nuts and seeds well.
  6. Soak ½ cup of mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots, etc.) in warm water for 15-20 minutes to plump them up. Drain well.
  7. Chop any large dried fruits into small, bite-sized pieces.
  8. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add ½ cup of granulated sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
  9. Add the drained rice, peanuts, pine nuts, lotus seeds, and dried fruits to the saucepan.
  10. Bring the mixture back to a boil.
  11. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. The pudding should thicken to the consistency of a very thick soup. Add a little more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
  12. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or cold!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

1g

Carbs

22g

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