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Sweet rice with chestnuts

Name: Sweet rice with chestnuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6 portions
Cuisine: Korea
Ingredients: 200 g glutinous rice; 240 ml water; 80 g cooked peeled chestnuts; 30 g raisins; 40 g brown sugar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 0.5 tsp cinnamon

Sweet rice with chestnuts in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep20 min

Cook35 min

Yield6 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

6 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Soak rinsed glutinous rice in water for 2 hours, then drain; soaking time is extra.
Combine rice with measured fresh water, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and cinnamon in a small heavy saucepan.
Add chopped chestnuts and raisins, cover and simmer on very low heat for 20 minutes until rice is tender; add water if necessary.
Rest covered 10 minutes, then press into a lined shallow dish and cut small portions while warm.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Simplified saucepan adaptation; refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Allergen notes

Chestnut, soy, sesame; possible wheat. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/6 of the recipe)

Energy: 202 kcal
Protein: 3.0 g
Carbs: 41.3 g
Fat: 2.8 g
Fibre: 1.4 g
Total sugar: 10.3 g
Sodium: 165 mg

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Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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