Dim Sum Sticky Rice Lotus Leaf Wraps (Lo Mai Gai) Recipe Sticky rice, Dim sum, Sticky from www.pinterest.com
Description
Dim sum sticky rice is a popular Chinese dish that is often served as a snack or appetizer. The dish consists of steamed glutinous rice that is mixed with various ingredients such as meat, mushrooms, and vegetables. The rice is then wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed until it is fully cooked. The result is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
The prep time for this dish is approximately 30 minutes.
Cook Time
The cook time for this dish is approximately 1 hour.
Ingredients
2 cups glutinous rice
1/2 pound pork belly, sliced into small pieces
6 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in water until soft
1/4 cup dried shrimp, soaked in water until soft
1/4 cup dried scallops, soaked in water until soft
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
10 lotus leaves, soaked in water until soft
Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Steamer
Saucepan
Kitchen twine
Knife
Method
1. Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 2 hours. 2. Drain the rice and set aside. 3. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the pork belly and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked mushrooms, dried shrimp, dried scallops, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Mix well. 5. Add the rice and pork belly to the bowl. Mix well. 6. Take a lotus leaf and place it on a flat surface with the shiny side facing down. 7. Spoon 1/2 cup of the rice mixture onto the center of the lotus leaf. 8. Fold the sides of the lotus leaf over the rice, then fold the bottom of the leaf over the rice. 9. Tie the top of the leaf with kitchen twine to secure the package. 10. Repeat with the remaining rice mixture and lotus leaves. 11. Place the packages in a steamer and steam for 1 hour. 12. Remove from the steamer and let cool for 5 minutes. 13. Unwrap the lotus leaves and serve.
Notes
- It is important to soak the glutinous rice and lotus leaves in water before using them in this recipe. - You can substitute the pork belly with chicken, beef, or shrimp. - The dried shiitake mushrooms, dried shrimp, and dried scallops can be found at most Asian grocery stores.
Nutrition Info
This recipe makes 10 servings. Each serving contains approximately: - Calories: 340 - Fat: 16g - Carbohydrates: 35g - Protein: 12g - Sodium: 580mg
Recipe Tips
- Use a steamer basket to steam the packages if you don't have a traditional bamboo steamer. - If you don't have kitchen twine, you can use strips of lotus leaves to tie the packages instead. - You can make the rice mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble and steam the packages.
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