Sticky Belly Pork and Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaves

Flavorful glutinous rice and pork belly parcels steamed in lotus leaves, served with a vibrant ginger and garlic pak choi.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1420.2 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 120.1 grams 240.2 grams
Fat 86.2 grams 172.4 grams
Protein 39.3 grams 78.6 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Black Rice Vinegar
Or clear rice vinegar
GrainsCereals
300
g
Glutinous Rice
Rinsed until water runs clear
Liquids
1
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
Or dry sherry
1
tbsp
Meat
300
g
Pork Belly
Cut into 0.5cm cubes
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Sea Salt
To taste
1
pinch
White Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
2
piece
Garlic
Finely chopped
OilsFats
Other
2
piece
Lotus Leaves
Dried, soaked for 20 minutes and drained
Seafood
1
handful
Dried Shrimps
Soaked for 20 minutes, drained and finely chopped
Vegetables
2.5
cm
Ginger
Fresh root, peeled and grated
2
piece
Shallots
Finely chopped
5
piece
Shiitake Mushrooms
Dried, soaked for 20 minutes, drained and finely chopped
1
knob
Ginger
Finely grated
1
piece
Red Chilli
De-seeded and finely chopped
150
g
Baby Pak Choi
Washed and halved
1
piece
Spring Onions
Sliced into strips and curled in iced water for garnish

Steps

  • Rinse glutinous rice in water until it runs clear.
  • Simmer rice with 600ml water for 15 minutes until evaporated.
  • Heat peanut oil in a wok until smoking.
  • Stir-fry ginger, shallots, shrimps, and mushrooms for one minute.
  • Add pork belly and stir-fry until browned.
  • Stir in five-spice and rice wine, then add cooked rice once wine evaporates.
  • Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Pat lotus leaves dry and place half the rice mixture onto each.
  • Fold leaves into secure parcels and tie with string.
  • Steam parcels in a bamboo steamer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and chilli in a hot wok for one minute.
  • Add pak choi and stir-fry for one minute.
  • Add remaining liquid ingredients and stir-fry until pak choi wilts.
  • Serve parcels with pak choi and garnish with spring onion curls.