Grandma’s sticky rice✨ For the Stick Rice:▪️4 Scallions, sliced▪️8 oz. Thick Cut Ham, diced in 1/4” cubes▪️10 Medium Dried Shiitake Mushrooms▪️2 Cups Short Grain Sweet Rice▪️4 Cups Chicken Broth▪️1/2 tsp Kosher Salt▪️ For Serving:▪️1-2 Scallions, sliced▪️Chili Oil (optional)▪️ 🌱Vegan Modification: Sub in vegetable broth for chicken broth and leave out the ham 1️⃣ Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in boiling water for 15-20 mins until tender then dice small 2️⃣ Place the scallions, ham, shiitake mushrooms, short grain sweet rice, chicken broth, and salt into a rice cooker or medium pot; stir 3️⃣ If using a rice cooker, change the setting to “sweet rice” and press cook; if using a pot, bring the ingredients to a low boil and then cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 mins until all liquid is absorbed 4️⃣ Stir the rice after cooking and serve with fresh scallions on top and chili oil on the side - enjoy! ⏲10 minute prep time + 15 minute inactive time + 30 minute cook time Recipe makes 6 servings (side dish or appetizer portion) NOTE: You will likely need to go to an Asian grocery store to find the Short Grain Sweet Rice, but once you have it this recipe is super easy!
