Sticky rice in pineapple bowl

Sticky rice in pineapple bowl的做法说明
This is a traditional delicacy from the Dai Clan of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan.
Sticky rice in pineapple bowl的食材和调料
| Pineapple | 1 pc |
| Sticky rice | 2 cups |
| Dry dates | 15 pcs |
| Dry cranberries | 30 pcs |
| Unsalted butter | 20g |
| Red bean paste | 150g |
| Sugar | Optional |
Sticky rice in pineapple bowl的做法与步骤
- 第1步.
Cook the sticky rice and dates with water in the rice cooker for 20 minuets.

- 第2步.
At the meantime, lay down the pineapple and cut off the top to use as a lid for the pineapple bowl for later.

- 第3步.
Scoop the pineapple layer by layer.

- 第4步.
Take out the hard core and scoop all the pulp to make the pineapple like a bowl. Save the juice for later.

- 第5步.
When the sticky rice is ready, put in the butter and sugar(if wanted) and mix.

- 第6步.
Put in the dry cranberries and small pieces of the pineapple with juice, then mix them evenly.

- 第7步.
Put some mixed sticky rice on the bottom of the pineapple bowl with a thickness of 2cm. Spread it out evenly.

- 第8步.
Put some red bean paste on the sticky rice.

- 第9步.
Repeat the same step until the pineapple bowl is filled up. There will be four rice layers and three red bean paste layers.

- 第10步.
Use some dates for decoration.

- 第11步.
Shake some shredded coconut stuffing on the top. Then enjoy!

- 第12步.
You can also mold the sticky rice with a regular bowl like Chinese eight-treasure rice pudding.

- 第13步.
Or serve in a big tray for a big party.

小贴士
Little tips
Don’t forget that you can use the cut-out pineapple lid from earlier to cover the pineapple bowl just as it is a regular fruit. Supposedly, your guests will be surprised. Have fun with it.














