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Fragrant Yam Rice, Taro Rice (芋头饭)

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Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • Mushroom (washed & soak the night before, water reserved)
  • Garlic and shallots minced
  • A few thin slices of fresh ginger
  • Handful of dried shrimps
  • 2 - 3 stick Chinese sausage (I used 4 as we love them, and I am giving some to a friend)
  • 2 Chicken breasts sliced into cubes (as same a size as the yam as you possibly could)
  • 4 - 5 Small cups Rice

Seasoning

  • Salt & freshly ground peppers
  • 1 - 2 tsp Five spices
  • 1- 2 tsp Dark soy sauce
  • 1 - 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
  • 2 - 3 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 3 - 4 tbsp Rice Wine
  • 1 - 2 tbsp Sesame oil

Extra ingredients

  • 1 tin abalone (optional)
  • Chinese dried bacon (optional)
  • Fresh spring onions

Notes

Note - Fry and seasoned everything well separately before assembling like you would nasi biryani.  
When everything is ready I bring to boil in my pot covered for 15 minutes medium heat. About that time you will smell the unmistaken aroma and know it is done. Turn the heat off but do NOT open your pot at least 10 minutes or until serving time.
I use a cast iron pot with a heavy lid. You need to adjust to your cooking pot.