Pop's Eight Treasure Rice Flambee and Grand Marnier

Name: Pop's Eight Treasure Rice Flambee and Grand Marnier Oranges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Wash and soak the sweet rice overnight.
2
Add the rice to a medium sized pot and pour enough water to cover about 1-inch more than the level of the rice.
3
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 30 minutes.
4
Remove the rice from the heat and let cool.
5
Coat the inside of a large, shallow bowl or deep plate with oil or non-stick spray.
6
Place a thin layer of the cooked rice into the bottom of the bowl.
7
Cover the entire inner surface of the bowl, making sure that there are not any gaps or holes.
8
Press the nuts and fruits into the rice layer.
9
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.
10
Add the bean paste above the rice layer.
11
Make sure that the paste is just about flush with the top of the bowl.
12
Cover the paste with another layer of rice.
13
Place the rice-coated bowl into a large bamboo steamer.
14
Using high steam, cook the filled bowl for 2 hours until the rice and the nuts are very soft.
15
Flip the bowl over onto a plate.
16
In a sautee pan, add butter and sautee the oranges.
17
Deglaze with Grand Marnier and fambe.
18
Pour on top and serve as soon as possible.
19
PLATING
20
Slice the rice dome in slices like you would a round cake or a pie and serve.
21
Beverage suggestion: Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Chardonnay Puligny Montrachet 1998, Chateau Pradeaux Bordeaux 1995

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sweet (sticky) rice, 1/3 cup each of the following, all 1/4-inch dice, Dried lotus seeds (soaked), Dried lichee, and more.

Yes, Pop's Eight Treasure Rice Flambee and Grand Marnier Oranges falls under the General 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.

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Pop's Eight Treasure Rice Flambee and Grand Marnier Oranges

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