Rose Glutinous Rice Jelly

Rose Glutinous Rice Jelly

　　Rose Glutinous Rice Jelly

　　Glutinous rice jelly is a Yunnan-style snack. It’s made by grinding rice into a paste, cooking it, and then straining it through a sieve into a basin of cold water. Its large head and slender tail resemble a shrimp, hence the name. When served in sweetened water with rose syrup, it makes a refreshing summer treat. First, cover the milk fan (a dairy product) with a damp cloth to soften it, then cut it into 3-millimeter-wide strips. Heat a pan over a strong flame, then reduce to low heat. Pour in cold peanut oil and quickly stir the milk fan strips to ensure even heating. Fry until they puff up into an egg-yellow color, then remove and place them in a wooden mold. In a pot, combine white sugar, honey, rock sugar, lard, and water, then heat until the mixture becomes threadable. Remove from heat and pour over the fried milk fan strips. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, mix thoroughly, and shape into a large block. Remove from the mold, then cut into 4-centimeter-wide and 5-centimeter-long rectangular pieces. Let cool before serving on a plate.