Lo Mai Gai (Steamed Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf)

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4.9

14 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    2 hrs

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    3 making

  • Calories

    2934 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Lo Mai Gai (Steamed Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf)

Lo Mai Gai--Cantonese steamed sticky rice in lotus leaf

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1.5 cup sticky rice , either short grain or long grain
  • 4 lotus leaves
  • 2 tbsp. neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 sweet sausage , lop cheong
  • 1 cup Chinese cured pork belly lop yok, sliced
  • 5 shiitake mushrooms hydrated dried
  • 1 ginger thumb-sized piece
  • 2 garlic , sliced
  • 2 green onion , white and green part separated
  • 1 chicken leg , bone removed and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce light
  • 1 tbsp. dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
  • Duck Egg for method 1, salted, yolk

Chicken marinating

  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce light
  • 1/2 tbsp. oyster sauce
  • black pepper dash

Instructions

  1. Pre-soak the sticky rice for at least 2 hours. Drain and then place in a steamer to steam for around 20 minutes (almost cooked).
  2. Marinate chicken with salt, light soy sauce, pepper and oyster sauce.
  3. Heat oil in a pan, add ginger, garlic and green onion white and fry for around 1 minute over slow fire until aromatic.
  4. Add chicken meat in and fry for 10-15 seconds until the chicken changes color slightly. Transfer out.
  5. Place sweet sausage, cured pork belly and shiitake mushrooms; fry for 1-2 minutes over medium slow fire until slightly browned and the cured pork belly turns transparent.
  6. Turn off fire and return chicken meats, add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce and oyster sauce. Mix well.
  7. Assembling method 1: Get a lotus leaf and put a layer of sticky rice (pre-steamed) and then put 1/3 of the filling on the center. Cover with another layer of sticky rice. Then dig a small hole in the center and decorate with a salted duck egg yolk. Wrap well with the remaining part of the leaf.
  8. Assembling method 2: Mix steamed sticky rice with the filling. Then place around 1 cup mixture in the center of a lotus leaf and then wrap well.
  9. Sep up the steamer and continue steaming for 20 minutes. Serve with chopped green onion.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 2934kcal (147%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 260g (400%) Saturated Fat 91g (455%) Cholesterol 429mg (143%) Sodium 1047mg (44%) Potassium 1106mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 3.4mg (4%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 4.6mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3making

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2934 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 2934kcal 147%
Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Protein 57g 114%
Fat 260g 400%
Saturated Fat 91g 455%
Cholesterol 429mg 143%
Sodium 1047mg 44%
Potassium 1106mg 24%
Fiber 3g 12%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 4.6mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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