Best 5 Eight Treasure Fried Rice Recipes

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Eight treasure fried rice is a traditional Chinese dish that is often served during festivals or special occasions. It is made with a variety of ingredients, including shrimp, pork, chicken, vegetables, and eggs. The name "eight treasure" refers to the eight different ingredients that are used in the dish. However, variations of this dish can include more ingredients, and it is also common to leave out some of the traditional components. This dish is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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EIGHT TREASURES FRIED RICE



Eight Treasures Fried Rice image

Make and share this Eight Treasures Fried Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by foodart

Categories     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups glutinous rice (naw mai)
water
2 links pork sausage, Chinese, slice half moon
3 links liver sausage, duck, Chinese, slice half moon
1 1/2 lbs barbecued pork, Chinese and slice small cubes
1/8 cup shrimp, dried and presoak
6 black mushrooms, Chinese, presoak and 1/4-inch cube
1/4 cup radish, salted, Chinese, small cubes
1 cup water chestnut, 1/4-inch cube
1/4 cup bamboo shoot, soak and cut into 1/4-inch cube
1/2 cup frozen green pea
oil
garlic powder
onion powder
salt
white pepper
oyster sauce
cashew nuts

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water and wash 3 times. Bring the rice to a rapid boil and continue to cook by the absorption method. Simmer and covered, on low heat for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, and allow standing for 20 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl add all of the meat and vegetables and combine together.
  • In a wok add in 3 tbsp oil and all of the meats mixture, garlic and onion mix, salt and white pepper and stir-fried ingredients after 3 to 4 minutes. Take a spoonful and taste for seasoning and salt and pepper to taste mixer and add in the rice and combine through. Add oyster sauce to taste and top with cashew nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.8, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 60.6, Sodium 159.9, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 23.6

EIGHT-TREASURE GLUTINOUS RICE CAKE



Eight-Treasure Glutinous Rice Cake image

This is a most special sweet, a classic from Shanghai that has come to be a festive dish throughout all of China, particularly in Nanjing and Suzhou. Historically the "8 treasures" included lotus seeds, almonds, red dates, sweet bean paste and pieces of preserved or candied fruit, over which a sugar syrup was poured at serving. It requires some effort to make and involves steaming rice twice, so it is rarely, if ever, a dish made in the home. It is, however, a wonder and satisfying dish to prepare.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 10 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup dried pears
1/4 cup dried mango
1/4 cup dried pineapple
1/8 cup dried peaches
1/4 cup honey dates or preserved dates, pitted
1/8 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups cold water
1 1/2 cups glutinous rice
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 cup red bean paste

Steps:

  • Cut all dried fruit, except the raisins, into 1/3-inch dice. Place all fruit, including the raisins, in a large bowl. Reserve.
  • Wash the glutinous rice 4 times in room-temperature water and drain well. Place in a cake pan. Add 2 1/2 cups cold water to the rice. Place the cake pan in a steamer, cover, and steam for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is cooked. It will acquire a glaze and be translucent. Turn off the heat. Scoop out the rice, add to the bowl of fruit, and mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Coat a steamproof bowl, 1 1/2-quart size, with 1 1/2 teaspoons of peanut oil, making certain the bowl in well coated. Coat the hands as well, so the glutinous rice may be handled. Pick up half of the rice-fruit mixture, coat it with the remainder of the peanut oil, and pack it into the bowl, pressing it to the sides. Place the red bean paste in the center of the rice mixture and spread it a bit. Place the remainder of rice on top and press down gently.
  • Place the bowl in a steamer, cover, and steam for 45 minutes. Turn off the heat. Remove the bowl and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Pass a blunt dinner knife around the edge of the rice to loosen it. Place a serving plate, inverted, on top of the bowl, and upend it. The cake should slip out easily. Its fruit-dotted texture will glisten.
  • Use a large spoon to divide among individual bowls. Because of its texture, the steamed glutinous rice is virtually impossible to slice as one might a cake. Often a sugar syrup is poured over Eight-Treasure Glutinous Rice Cake when served. It is not at all necessary, because the various fruits, their sugars concentrated from drying, and the red bean paste are sufficiently sweet.

EIGHT-TREASURE FRIED RICE



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In Chinese tradition, eight is a lucky number. It's represented here by the delicious "treasures" that comprise the dish: eggs, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, edamame, sausage or ham, pineapple, cashews and cilantro. Cooking and chilling the rice the day before makes it easy to crumble into separate grains, which is essential for fluffy, flavorful fried rice. From Cooking Club of America.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cooked long-grain rice, chilled
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 eggs, well-beaten
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 lb shelled deveined uncooked medium shrimp
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced
3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame or 3/4 cup baby peas, thawed
1 cup diced chinese smoked sausage or 1 cup ham
3/4 cup well-drained canned pineapple tidbits or 3/4 cup diced fresh pineapple
3/4 cup dry roasted salted peanut
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup purchased stir-fry sauce
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • Break up rice into individual grains, using your hands to crumble it gently.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot. Add eggs; tilt or swirl pan to cover bottom with eggs. (Lift cooked edges and tilt pan to allow uncooked egg to run underneath.) When set, gently turn eggs; cook 10 seconds. Place on cutting board; cool. Roll up; cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-wide ribbons. Fluff to loosen.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook onion 15 seconds or until shiny and fragrant. Add shrimp; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until shrimp just begins to turn pink. Add mushrooms and edamame; cook 1 minute or until mushrooms are shiny and softened and shrimp turn pink.
  • Add rice; toss to combine. Add egg ribbons, sausage, pineapple, cashews, green onions and stir-fry sauce; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until rice is tender and all ingredients are heated through. Stir in cilantro and sesame oil.

POP'S EIGHT TREASURE RICE FLAMBEE AND GRAND MARNIER ORANGES



Pop's Eight Treasure Rice Flambee and Grand Marnier Oranges image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     dessert

Yield cup

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sweet (sticky) rice
1/3 cup each of the following, all 1/4-inch dice
Dried lotus seeds (soaked)
Dried lichee
Dried dragon eye, (soaked)
Dried orange peels, chiffonade
Dried mango
Toasted almonds
Candied ginger
Golden raisins
1 (18-ounce) can red bean paste, sweetened
1 tablespoon butter
3 fresh mandarin or other oranges, segmented
1 cup Grand Marnier

Steps:

  • Wash and soak the sweet rice overnight.
  • Add the rice to a medium sized pot and pour enough water to cover about 1-inch more than the level of the rice. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 30 minutes. Remove the rice from the heat and let cool.
  • Coat the inside of a large, shallow bowl or deep plate with oil or non-stick spray. Place a thin layer of the cooked rice into the bottom of the bowl. Cover the entire inner surface of the bowl, making sure that there are not any gaps or holes. Press the nuts and fruits into the rice layer. Be sure that the pattern is comprised of different nuts and fruits so that each piece of the rice will contain all of the components.
  • Add the bean paste above the rice layer. Make sure that the paste is just about flush with the top of the bowl. Cover the paste with another layer of rice.
  • Place the rice-coated bowl into a large bamboo steamer. Using high steam, cook the filled bowl for 2 hours until the rice and the nuts are very soft.
  • Flip the bowl over onto a plate. In a sautee pan, add butter and sautee the oranges. Deglaze with Grand Marnier and flambe. Pour on top and serve as soon as possible. Plating: Slice the rice dome in slices like you would a round cake or a pie and serve.

EIGHT TREASURE RICE PUDDING



Eight Treasure Rice Pudding image

Sticky rice is layered with pineapple, dates, toasted nuts, and bean paste in this traditional Chinese eight treasure rice pudding recipe.

Provided by xiangxiangzui

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 2h32m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ⅔ cups glutinous rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon butter
5 dates
¾ cup red bean paste
3 tablespoons toasted walnuts, finely chopped
½ teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pineapple ring
1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds, finely chopped
1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, finely chopped
10 canned mandarin orange segments

Steps:

  • Rinse and soak rice in a bowl of water for 50 minutes. Drain well and transfer rice to a rice cooker; add 2 cups water.
  • Cook rice according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer cooked rice to a large bowl and cool for 2 minutes. Stir in sugar and butter.
  • Rinse and soak dates in a bowl of warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and slice dates in half and remove pits.
  • Mix red bean paste and walnuts together in a bowl.
  • Lightly oil a shallow bowl with vegetable oil. Place pineapple ring in the bottom and fill with pumpkin seeds and peanuts. Arrange dates and mandarin oranges around the pineapple ring, creating a sunshine pattern. Spoon 1/2 of the rice into the bowl and flatten. Spread red bean paste mixture evenly on top. Fill the bowl with the remaining rice and flatten.
  • Place bowl in a steamer, cover, and steam over medium-high heat for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the rice. Place a plate over the top, flip over, and remove bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 24.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your fried rice will be. Look for fresh, flavorful vegetables, and use a good quality soy sauce and oyster sauce.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time: Cold, leftover rice works best for fried rice. If you're using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a baking sheet and let it cool completely before using.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok: A well-seasoned wok will help prevent the rice from sticking and will give it a nice smoky flavor. If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet or frying pan.
  • Heat the wok or pan over high heat: This will help create a nice sear on the rice and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Add the ingredients in stages: Don't overcrowd the wok or pan. Add the ingredients in stages, starting with the vegetables, then the meat, and finally the rice.
  • Stir-fry constantly: This will help prevent the rice from burning and will ensure that all of the ingredients are evenly cooked.
  • Season to taste: Once the fried rice is cooked, season it to taste with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper.

Conclusion:

Eight Treasure Fried Rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its combination of flavors and textures, it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Eight Treasure Fried Rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

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