Comfort Food Recipes with Roasted peanuts (as needed)

Cantonese-style glutinous rice with preserved meat

Winter Solstice is here! In Guangdong, there's a saying that Winter Solstice is more important than the Lunar New Year, so the rituals must be fully realized. For Winter Solstice, be sure to try this steamed glutinous rice with preserved meats! Every grain of rice is coated in the aroma of preserved meats, glistening with oil—it's incredibly tempting. The reddish-brown of the sausage and bacon, the deep brown of the shiitake mushrooms, the bright green of the scallions, and the pale yellow of the peanuts—the color combination is absolutely stunning; just looking at it makes your mouth water. The taste is divine! Steaming the ingredients together allows the rich, savory aroma of the preserved meats to permeate the very core of the rice, making every grain fragrant and flavorful. Combined with the freshness of the dried scallops and shrimp, and the aroma of the shiitake mushrooms, the layers of flavor are simply irresistible. This method is also a godsend for those who aren't good at cooking! No need to struggle with stir-frying glutinous rice; just steam it and you're done! The glutinous rice is chewy and bouncy, and the ingredients are thoroughly infused with flavor. Effortlessly master this limited-edition Cantonese Winter Solstice delicacy!