Eight-treasure rice can be steamed for 20 minutes to 1 hour. The steaming time of eight-treasure rice depends on the cooking method and ingredients. According to different practices, the steaming time of eight-treasure rice will be different. For example, if the glutinous rice is steamed separately until it is 70-80% mature, then the glutinous rice needs to be steamed for 20-30 minutes to 80% mature, and then all the ingredients are mixed and steamed 15-30 minutes. In addition, some practices are to steam all the ingredients directly. Babao rice is a traditional food with China characteristics. It has a long history and profound cultural heritage. This dish is not only delicious, but also has its own unique flavor and practices in different regions.