Finished dish photo of Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates

A simple and nutritious treat with a soft, chewy, bouncy texture that both adults and children will love.

Ingredients

Red dates30 pieces
Glutinous rice flourLess than half a small bowl
Honey1 spoon
Toasted white sesame seeds1 handful
Boiling waterAppropriate amount

Steps

1

Soak the red dates for half an hour in advance.

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates - Step 1
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2

Put less than half a small bowl of glutinous rice flour in a bowl, add boiling water, and stir until evenly mixed.

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates - Step 2
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3

Knead into a dough.

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates - Step 3
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4

Drain the red dates, cut them open from the middle without cutting all the way through, and remove the pits.

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates - Step 4
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5

All the red dates with their pits removed are ready.

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates - Step 5
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6

Take some glutinous rice dough, roll it into small strips, stuff into the red dates, and gently press to close.

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates - Step 6
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7

Wrap and fill all the dates in turn.

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates - Step 7
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8

Steam in a steamer for 10 minutes.

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates - Step 8
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9

The steamed glutinous rice stuffed dates are done.

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates - Step 9
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10

Remove from the steamer and plate them.

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11

Drizzle a spoonful of honey on top and sprinkle with toasted white sesame seeds.

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12

A little snack that children are especially fond of.

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Red Dates - Step 12
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