
There are two words I’m quite fond of: speedy and meal. Combine the two? Hello! In this case, it’s ’speedi’ and pertaining to Cantonese Glutinous Fried Rice. Some people may recognize this item as a standard dim sum—a Chinese meal comprising light savory dishes and pastries, served with tea at restaurants—offering. I love eating it, but since I don’t go to dim sum that frequently, I often crave it and other dim sum staples.
I have to say, the name of the item on the box is wrong. Change the ‘Fried’ to ‘Steamed’ and it would be correct. Glutinous rice, also known as sticky or sweet rice, is usually steamed in a bamboo basket with Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, shiitake, ground pork, salted eggs, or peanuts. With that knowledge, could this item be any good?
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