Gluten-Free Rice Dumplings with Savory Filling

Delight your taste buds with these Gluten-Free Rice Dumplings with Savory Filling—an irresistible fusion of textures and flavors that's both satisfying and wholesome. Featuring tender, sticky glutinous rice encasing a rich, umami-packed filling of finely diced chicken, grated carrots, and shiitake mushrooms, these dumplings are elevated further with the aromatic flavors of ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and tamari sauce. Perfect for those seeking gluten-free options, this recipe takes a traditional favorite and makes it accessible to all. Optional bamboo leaf wrapping adds a fragrant touch and a beautiful, rustic presentation. Whether served as a comforting main dish or an elegant appetizer, these steamed dumplings are sure to become a family favorite. Ready in under an hour and made with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for making any meal extra special!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup glutinous rice (sticky rice)
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 cup chicken breast, finely diced
• 0.5 cup carrot, finely grated
• 0.5 cup shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons green onions, finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 12 leaves bamboo leaves (optional, for steaming)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak it in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.

Step 2

Add drained rice and 1.5 cups of water to a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Let it cool completely.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, grated carrot, chopped shiitake mushrooms, sliced green onions, tamari sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Mix well.

Step 4

Season the filling mixture with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 5

Take a small portion of cooled rice in your hand and flatten it into a disc.

Step 6

Place about 1 tablespoon of the savory filling in the center of the rice disc, then fold the rice over the filling, forming it into a ball and ensuring the filling is fully enclosed.

Step 7

Repeat until all the rice and filling are used, resulting in approximately 12 rice dumplings.

Step 8

If using bamboo leaves, wrap each rice ball in a bamboo leaf, securing it with kitchen twine. This step is optional but adds a nice aroma.

Step 9

Place dumplings in a steamer and steam over boiling water for 20-25 minutes or until the dumplings are heated through and the flavors have melded together.

Step 10

Allow the dumplings to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a main dish or a hearty appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	838.5

Total Fat 23.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 202.4mg	0%
Sodium 3890.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 87.0g	0%

Vitamin D 204.4IU	0%
Calcium 112.1mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1509.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 41.8%

Carbs: 32.3%