Zongzi-Scented Pork Sticky Rice
Steamer

Enjoy the traditional aroma of Zongzi without the complex wrapping technique using this easy steamed pork sticky rice with Chinese sausage.

Ingredients

• 500 g pork ribs
• 400 g sticky rice
• 2 links Chinese sausage
• 4 pcs shiitake mushrooms
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp ginger water
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 5 pcs Zong leaves
• to taste green onions

Instructions

1. 1Rinse and Drain Pork Ribs

   

   Place the pork ribs into a stainless steel bowl and thoroughly rinse them with water to remove impurities and residual blood before draining well.

   Tip: Ensure the ribs are well-drained after rinsing so the marinade adheres better.
2. 2Add Seasonings to Ribs

   

   Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and pepper directly into the bowl with the prepared pork ribs.

   Tip: Use a balanced mix of light and dark soy sauce for both flavor and rich color.
3. 3Marinate and Massage Ribs

   

   Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, ginger water, and cooking wine to the rinsed ribs, then massage the mixture thoroughly into the meat until a sticky sauce consistency forms and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

   Tip: Massaging the sauce into the ribs helps tenderize the meat and deeply infuse the flavors.
4. 4Mix Sticky Rice Ingredients

   

   Combine the soaked and drained sticky rice with diced Chinese sausage, soaked shiitake mushrooms, and a splash of the mushroom soaking water to build a rich flavor base.

   Tip: The mushroom soaking water adds a wonderful umami depth to the rice.
5. 5Line Steamer with Zong Leaves

   

   Take a steamer tray and neatly arrange cleaned Zong leaves across the base, overlapping them to completely cover the bottom and sides.

   Tip: Make sure the shiny side of the leaves faces upward to prevent sticking and maximize the fragrance.
6. 6Spread Sticky Rice in Steamer

   

   Pour and spread the seasoned sticky rice mixture evenly over the layer of overlapping Zong leaves inside the steamer tray.

   Tip: Distribute the rice evenly so it cooks uniformly and absorbs the leaf aroma.
7. 7Add Marinated Pork Ribs

   

   Place the previously marinated pork ribs on top of the layer of seasoned sticky rice inside the steamer, gently pressing or flipping them so they pick up a coating of sticky rice grains.

   Tip: You can gently flip or press the ribs so they pick up a coating of sticky rice grains.
8. 8Enclose and Steam

   

   Fold the overlapping edges of the Zong leaves over the rice and ribs, cover with a plate to hold them down securely, and steam for approximately one hour until fully cooked.

   Tip: Cover with a plate on top of the folded leaves to keep them securely in place before steaming.

Storage & Reheating

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