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Best Easy Lotus Leaf Wrapped Glutinous Rice Recipe

Name: Best Easy Lotus Leaf Wrapped Glutinous Rice Recipe
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 220 g
Ingredients: glutinous rice 2 cups; boneless chicken thigh 8 oz; shiitake mushrooms 4 pieces; Chinese sausage 2 pieces; salted egg yolk 2 pieces; lotus leaves 2 pieces; soy sauce 3 tbsp; oyster sauce 2 tbsp; sesame oil 2 tsp; white pepper 0.5 tsp; sugar 1 tsp

Seasoned glutinous rice with chicken, mushrooms, and salted egg yolk is wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed. This aromatic dim sum family dish is protein-rich and infused with a subtle herbal fragrance.

Cook 80 min Difficulty NORMAL 350 kcal

#mediterranean #diabetic friendly #high protein

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

glutinous rice 2 cups
boneless chicken thigh 8 oz
shiitake mushrooms 4 pieces
Chinese sausage 2 pieces
salted egg yolk 2 pieces
lotus leaves 2 pieces

Seasonings/Sauce

soy sauce 3 tbsp
oyster sauce 2 tbsp
sesame oil 2 tsp
white pepper 0.5 tsp
sugar 1 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 45 g 51%

Protein 15 g 17%

Fat 10 g 26%

Serving size 220g

Cooking steps

1

Rinse glutinous rice thoroughly, then soak in water for 4 hours; drain completely before cooking.
2

Dice chicken thigh, Chinese sausage, and shiitake mushrooms; set chicken aside to marinate.
3

Marinate chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tbsp oyster sauce, white pepper, and sugar for 20 minutes to enhance flavor.
4

Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir-fry the marinated chicken, mushrooms, and sausage until just cooked (about 4 minutes); avoid over-browning.
5

Mix cooked chicken, mushrooms, sausage, and salted egg yolk with drained rice. Add remaining soy sauce and oyster sauce, tossing to distribute flavors evenly.
6

Soften lotus leaves in hot water, pat dry, then place rice mixture in the center of each leaf. Fold tightly to create parcels.
7

Steam parcels on medium-high heat for 45 minutes, ensuring enough water in the steamer to maintain moist, gentle steam throughout.
8

Let parcels rest for 5 minutes after steaming before serving to allow flavors to settle.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The key ingredient is glutinous rice, which provides the signature sticky texture and absorbs the savory flavors of chicken, soy sauce, and mushrooms. The lotus leaves are also essential for the herbal fragrance and authentic dim sum appeal.

Q. How do you avoid overcooking the chicken inside the lotus leaf parcels?

Stir-fry the marinated chicken for only about 4 minutes before wrapping; steaming in the lotus leaves gently finishes cooking without drying the meat. Using medium-high steam avoids harsh heat that would toughen the ingredients.

Q. What's the ideal texture for Lotus Leaf Wrapped Glutinous Rice?

The rice should remain moist, sticky, and tender without becoming mushy. Soaking and draining the rice, followed by careful steam timing, helps achieve a unified bite that holds its shape inside the leaf.

Q. How many calories and what is the protein-to-carb ratio per serving?

Each serving contains about 350 kcal, with 45g carbohydrate (51% of calories) and 15g protein (17% of calories). This makes the dish protein-rich, thanks to chicken and egg yolk, while delivering energy from glutinous rice.

Best Easy Lotus Leaf Wrapped Glutinous Rice Recipe

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