Savory Asian Rice and Meat Loaf

1. Rinse and Prepare Rice

Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly and drain it to remove excess starch. Combine the rice and cold water in an 8-inch round cake pan.

2. Steam Rice

Steam the covered rice for about 30-40 minutes until it appears translucent and sticky, ensuring it is soft and well-cooked.

3. Line Cake Pan

While the rice is steaming, line a 9-inch square cake pan with aluminum foil.

4. Prepare Filling Sauce

Prepare the filling sauce by mixing the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and five-spice powder in a bowl.

5. Cook Shrimp and Meat

Heat a teaspoon of peanut oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the dried shrimp and stir-fry for about 40 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the Chinese bacon and Chinese sausages to the wok. Stir-fry together for about 5 minutes until fully cooked and slightly crispy.

6. Mix Rice and Meat

Once the rice is done steaming, add it to the wok with the meat mixture. Stir-fry on high heat to absorb the flavors. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the prepared sauce, stirring to coat evenly.

7. Add Scallions and Adjust Seasoning

Stir in the finely sliced scallions and taste the mixture, adding salt if needed.

8. Form Rice Loaf

Transfer the rice and meat mixture into the prepared cake pan, pressing it down firmly to form a loaf shape. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.

9. Prepare Dough for Steamed Pork Buns

When ready to assemble, prepare the dough for Steamed Pork Buns according to your recipe. Divide the dough into portions and roll each out into flat circles.

10. Wrap Rice Loaf with Dough

Cut the refrigerated rice loaf into slices and wrap each slice with the dough.

11. Steam Wrapped Loaves

Cut sheets of waxed paper into two 10-by-3-inch pieces and place the wrapped loaves on the waxed paper. Steam the wrapped loaves in a bamboo steamer for 20-25 minutes until the dough is cooked through and fluffy.

12. Serve and Enjoy

Once steamed, remove the loaves from the heat and slice to serve. Enjoy the savory, flavorful bites of this delicious Asian-inspired dish!