Bak Zhang A.K.A Glutinous Rice Dumpling Recipe

Name: Bak Zhang A.K.A Glutinous Rice Dumpling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 40 pieces bamboo leaves dried, soaked over night, drained; 4 1/3 cups glutinous rice soaked over night and drained; 7/8 pound pork cut into small pieces; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons five spice powder; sugar; salt; ground white pepper; 4 shallots chopped coarsely; 1/2 cup dried shrimps; 2 1/16 cups bean black-eyed peas, soaked over night, drained; 20 mushrooms Chinese, soaked and cut into half; 5 egg yolk salted, cut into quarter, optional

Servings: persons

40 pieces bamboo leaves dried, soaked over night, drained
4 1/3 cups glutinous rice soaked over night and drained
7/8 pound pork cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons five spice powder
sugar
salt
ground white pepper
4 shallots chopped coarsely
1/2 cup dried shrimps
2 1/16 cups bean black-eyed peas, soaked over night, drained
20 mushrooms Chinese, soaked and cut into half
5 egg yolk salted, cut into quarter, optional

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1. Marinate pork with light soy sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp five spice powder, sugar, salt & pepper for 2-3 hours.
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2. Heat oil in a saucepan, fry shallots till fragrant before adding marinated pork. Stir-fry till pork is cooked.
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3. Pour into a bowl & leave it cool.
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4. Heat oil & stir well glutinous rice with 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, black-eyed peas, 1 tsp five spice powder & salt to taste for about 3-5mins. Pour into a big bowl & leave it cool.
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5. Take 2 pieces of bamboo leaves, put on top of another, fold them from middle & twist both ends up forming a pouch.
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6. Fill the pouch with 2 tbsp of glutinous rice, top with 1 tbsp fried pork, 2 pcs of mushrooms, some dried shrimps & 1 pc salted egg yolk.
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7. Complete the task with 2 tbsp glutinous rice, hold the pouch tight & close the leaves. Tie it with string & make sure the dumpling is securely wrapped.
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8. Repeat steps till ingredients used up.
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9. Fill a large deep pot with water (the water should be able to cover the dumplings by 3 inches), bring to boil.
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10. Add a tsp salt into the water. Then put dumplings in it & keep boiling for 3 hours.
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11. Drain the cooked dumplings and serve hot.

1277

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 40 pieces bamboo leaves dried, soaked over night, drained, 4 1/3 cups glutinous rice soaked over night and drained, 7/8 pound pork cut into small pieces, 2 tablespoons oil, and more.

Yes, Bak Zhang A.K.A Glutinous Rice Dumpling falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bak Zhang A.K.A Glutinous Rice Dumpling

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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