Ingredients
3 cups of sweet rice
1 cup of dark brown sugar
1/4 cup of soy sauce
1/4 cup of sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of salt
1/2 cup of golden raisins
1/2 cup of pine nuts
1 cup of coarsely chopped chestnuts (cooked)
Preparation
In a large bowl, soak the sweet rice in water for 1 and 1/2 hours (90 mins). Wash then place in a large steamer. I purchased a steamer that has a mesh screen bottom. With the water boiling, keep the rice in the steamer for 30 minutes.
In a large glass or metal bowl, mix together the freshly steamed rice and the remaining ingredients. Transfer mixture back into the mesh steamer and steam for an additional 30 minutes.
Prepare glass pan with sesame oil (I just pour a teaspoon and spread with my fingers). Then pour the steamed mixture into and using the flat side of a spoon to press into the glass pan. Allow to cool and cut into squares and enjoy!
(I have seen many recipes that call for either honey or white sugar, but this is by far my favorite!)
