Eight Treasures Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Cook rice with 1 cup water over high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes.
2. 2
   Fluff rice.
3. 3
   Add oil and sugar to cooked rice and mix well.
4. 4
   Arrange fruits artistically around bottom and sides of a greased 1-quart bowl.
5. 5
   Spread 1/3 of cooked rice over fruits and press lightly to form a layer.
6. 6
   Place 1/3 cup red bean paste on top of rice and spread evenly.
7. 7
   Then place another 1/3 of rice and remaining 1/3 cup red bean paste to form alternate layers.
8. 8
   Cover with remaining 1/3 of rice.
9. 9
   If you can, prepare this in advance and refrigerate. Steam for 35 to 40 minutes over medium heat for 1 hour. Replenish the water in the steamer if necessary.
10. 10
    While rice is steaming, combine syrup mixture in a saucepan.
11. 11
    Cook over medium heat until thickened.
12. 12
    Keep warm.
13. 13
    To unmold, invert bowl of pudding over a deep platter.
14. 14
    Slice the pudding.
15. 15
    Pour the syrup over it and serve.