Lotus Leaf Wraps (Lo Mai Gai)

Steamed lotus leaves filled with sticky rice, Chinese sausages, chicken, pork, and vegetables, a popular dim sum classic.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 272.8 kcals 2182.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.4 grams 195.2 grams
Fat 13.2 grams 105.6 grams
Protein 14.1 grams 112.8 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1.5
tsp
CondimentsSauces
GrainsCereals
200
g
Glutinous Rice
soaked for one hour and drained
Liquids
2
tbsp
Chinese Rice Wine
alternatively dry sherry
Meat
200
g
Chicken Thighs
skinless, boneless, and cubed
100
g
Pork Loin
chopped into small pieces
2
piece
Chinese Sausages
chopped; alternatively sweet cured bacon
NutsSeeds
0.25
tsp
1
piece
Garlic
chopped
1
piece
Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
0.25
tsp
Other
4
piece
Lotus Leaves
cut in half
Vegetables
4
piece
Chinese Dried Black Mushrooms
stems removed and finely chopped

Steps

  • Steam the rice in a lined bamboo steamer over a boiling wok for 20 minutes.
  • Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes, then squeeze and chop them.
  • Cube the chicken and season both chicken and pork with salt.
  • Stir fry garlic in oil, then add chicken and pork until mostly cooked.
  • Add sausages and drained mushrooms and stir fry for one minute.
  • Mix rice wine and soy sauces, then whisk in cornflour dissolved in 15ml of water.
  • Add the sauce to the wok to thicken, season with pepper, and stir in sesame oil.
  • Place portions of rice on half lotus leaves and top with the meat mixture.
  • Fold the leaves into square parcels and secure with kitchen string.
  • Steam the parcels in a bamboo steamer for 15 minutes and serve immediately.