Lo Mai Gai (Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf)
糯米鸡
Glutinous rice stuffed with char siu pork, dried shrimp, mushrooms, and salted egg yolk, wrapped in a lotus leaf and steamed — a beloved and aromatic dim sum parcel.
- Total
- 1 hr 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Medium
Prep 40 min · Cook 40 min
Ingredients
Method
Soak glutinous rice for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain. Steam 20 minutes until cooked but still slightly chewy. Season with soy sauce and sesame oil.
About 25 min
Soak lotus leaves in hot water 20 minutes until pliable. Pat dry.
About 20 min
Stir-fry dried shrimp and mushrooms in oil 2 minutes. Add char siu, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Toss briefly. Cool.
About 5 min
Lay a lotus leaf flat. Spread a palm-sized layer of rice in the centre. Add a spoonful of filling and a salted egg yolk. Cover with more rice. Fold lotus leaf into a parcel.
About 10 min
Steam parcels over boiling water 35–40 minutes. Serve in the leaf — diners unwrap at the table.
About 40 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 62 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 760 mg
Contains: gluten, shellfish, egg, soy
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Recipe by Boon Tools.