Fragrant, flavorful sticky rice wrapped with fresh turmeric leaves and steamed. This turmeric rice dumpling is aromatic, floral and unusual. It's a awesome snack and easy to carry around.
Drain the rice, slice the shitake mushrooms into thin pieces.
Peel and slice shallots into thin pieces.
Add 1/4C oil to a pot and add shallots to the oil. Turn the heat on medium, slowly cook and fry the shallots until crispy and golden.
Add the mushroom pieces to the oil and fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the soaked rice to the oil and stir in 1/2C of water, 3TBsp of Soy Sauce, turn the heat on high and stir constantly. Cook until the liquid has been absorbed and rice is a bit translucent and al dante.
Add the ground turmeric, ginger and salt to taste. Remove from heat and let cool.
Fold the leaves and fill them with rice mixture. Tie and secure the dumplings. (Watch the video on how to fold)
Steam the dumplings on high heat for 40 minutes then serve.