Sticky Rice Dumplings Recipe

Sticky rice dumplings (zongzi in chinese) are common throughout southeast asiaboth savory and sweet versions. This savory recipe is like having a full meal all wrapped up in one neat little package, featuring a healthy chicken and shiitake mushroom filling wrapped up in banana leaves and either steamed, barbecued, or baked in the oven. Serve as the main course with a salad or stir-fry vegetables on the side, or as a snack. They also make a great lunchjust take one of these compact packets to work and microwave it for a quick, deliciously unique meal.