Chinese Eight-Treasure Rice Pudding
Chinese Eight-Treasure Rice Pudding, or Ba Bao Fan, is a traditional sweet dessert made from glutinous rice, lard, and sugar, studded with a variety of dried fruits, nuts, and sweet bean pastes. It originates from China and is a festive staple, especially during Lunar New Year celebrations.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates and fat due to the glutinous rice, sugar, and lard, providing a significant energy boost. A typical serving offers calories primarily from carbs and fat, with minimal protein and some key minerals from the assorted 'treasure' ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 85 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Manganese | 1.0 mg |
| Selenium | 5 µg |
Per 1 cup (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the eight treasures symbolize prosperity and good fortune, with each ingredient often carrying an auspicious meaning. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense, celebratory food meant for sharing, rather than everyday consumption.
