lunch · dairy-free
Lo mai gai (sticky rice in lotus leaf)
Dim sum parcels of glutinous rice with chicken, Chinese sausage, mushrooms and salted egg yolk, wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed.
- Time
- 180min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains egg, wheat, soy and molluscs.
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Method
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1
Steam the drained rice 30 minutes, then toss with the seasoning.
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2
Stir-fry chicken, sausage and mushrooms until the chicken is just cooked, 74°C (165°F).
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3
On each lotus leaf, spread rice, add filling and egg yolk, cover with more rice.
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4
Fold into tight parcels.
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5
Steam 45 minutes; open at the table.
