Xoi Man (Savory Sticky Rice)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sweet Sticky Rice
• 1 cup Chicken
• 2 links Chinese Sausage (Lap Xuong)
• 1/4 cup Dried Shrimp
• 2 tablespoons Fried Shallots
• 2 tablespoons Scallion Oil
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Fish Sauce

Instructions

1. 1Place the 2 cups of Sweet Sticky Rice in a large bowl and cover with cool water. Let it soak for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Drain the soaked rice thoroughly.
2. 2Place the drained sticky rice in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth or parchment paper. Steam over simmering water for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and sticky to the touch. While the rice steams, place the 2 links of Chinese Sausage in a separate steamer basket or on a heatproof plate. Steam for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from steamer, let cool slightly, then slice into thin rounds.
3. 3In a small bowl, combine the 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 0.5 teaspoon Fish Sauce, and 1 teaspoon Sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
4. 4In a small, dry skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C), sauté the 1/4 cup Dried Shrimp for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they become fragrant and slightly crisp. Be careful not to burn them.
5. 5Prepare the 1 cup of Chicken by shredding it into bite-sized pieces. This can be done by boiling or steaming the chicken beforehand until cooked through, then pulling it apart with two forks.
6. 6To assemble, place a portion of the steamed sticky rice onto each serving plate. Top the rice with the shredded 1 cup Chicken, the sliced Chinese Sausage, the sautéed Dried Shrimp, and the 2 tablespoons Fried Shallots.
7. 7Drizzle the assembled plates with the 2 tablespoons Scallion Oil and the prepared soy sauce mixture. Serve immediately while warm.

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