Gluten-Free Rice Dumplings with Savory Filling
Delight in the comforting flavors of these Gluten-Free Rice Dumplings with Savory Filling, a perfect option for those craving an enticing yet dietary-friendly meal! Made with tender glutinous rice and packed with a savory blend of diced chicken, shiitake mushrooms, grated carrots, and aromatic seasonings like ginger, garlic, and tamari sauce, these dumplings are a seamless fusion of rich flavor and wholesome ingredients. Wrapped optionally in fragrant bamboo leaves for an added earthy touch and steamed to perfection, this recipe is ideal as a hearty appetizer or a satisfying main dish. With its gluten-free composition and versatile appeal, these rice dumplings are sure to become a new favorite for weeknight dinners or special occasions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice (sticky rice)
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cup chicken breast, finely diced
- 0.5 cup carrot, finely grated
- 0.5 cup shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 12 leaves bamboo leaves (optional, for steaming)
Instructions
Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak it in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.
Add drained rice and 1.5 cups of water to a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Let it cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, grated carrot, chopped shiitake mushrooms, sliced green onions, tamari sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Mix well.
Season the filling mixture with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
Take a small portion of cooled rice in your hand and flatten it into a disc.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the savory filling in the center of the rice disc, then fold the rice over the filling, forming it into a ball and ensuring the filling is fully enclosed.
Repeat until all the rice and filling are used, resulting in approximately 12 rice dumplings.
If using bamboo leaves, wrap each rice ball in a bamboo leaf, securing it with kitchen twine. This step is optional but adds a nice aroma.
Place dumplings in a steamer and steam over boiling water for 20-25 minutes or until the dumplings are heated through and the flavors have melded together.
Allow the dumplings to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a main dish or a hearty appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.9 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3891 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 87.0 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1510 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
