Savory Sticky Rice with Mushrooms, Green Onion, and Chili
"This sticky rice recipe is simple to make and oh so delicious! A meal unto itself, this Thai Sticky Rice with Pork & Mushrooms is a savory dish that is similar to fried rice, except it has a wonderfully chewy texture that even kids enjoy. While this recipe would normally be made with Thai or Chinese sausage, I've substituted strips of bacon, which I find works wonders with this recipe. Note that you can either include the minced chili in the recipe, or leave it out and serve with chili sauce on the side (it's delicious like this!)...."
INGREDIENTS
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SERVES 2-3 as a Main Entree OR 4-6 as a Side Dish
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2 cups Thai sticky rice (also called Thai "sweet rice") soaked in 3+1/2 cups water
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3-4 strips bacon
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1/3 cup shallots or purple onion, diced
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1 cup shiitake mushroom, diced
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1 tsp. minced garlic
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1 red chili, de-seeded and minced, OR 1/2 tsp. dried crushed chili (omit for mild rice)
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1+1/2 Tbsp. fish sauce
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1+1/2 tsp. dark soy sauce OR mushroom-flavored soy sauce (OR 2 Tbsp. regular soy sauce)
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1 Tbsp. regular soy sauce
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3 spring (green) onions, finely sliced
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1 package banana leaves OR bamboo leaves (thawed if frozen), OR cheesecloth or clean kitchen cloth
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Optional garnishes: extra red chili and a sprinkling of fresh coriander or basil
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