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Glutinous Rice with Chicken in Lotus Leaf

Flavor-Packed Glutinous Rice with Chicken in Lotus Leaf Delight

Savor the traditional taste of Glutinous Rice with Chicken in Lotus Leaf, a comforting dish filled with tender chicken, mushrooms, and dried prawns, enveloped in aromatic lotus leaves.
Prep Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 hours
Total Time 10 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 parcels
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 500 grams Boneless Chicken Drumsticks cut into small pieces
  • 6 pieces Whole Black Mushrooms soaked to soften
  • 50 grams Dried Prawns soaked to soften
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 100 grams Chinese Sausage optional
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil or neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons Hua Diao Wine or Shaoxing wine
  • 3 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
For the Rice
  • 300 grams Glutinous Rice soaked beforehand
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil for stir-frying
For the Wrapping
  • 4 pieces Lotus Leaves or banana leaves

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Steaming Basket
  • Large Bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

How to Make Glutinous Rice with Chicken in Lotus Leaf
  1. Marinate Chicken and Mushrooms: In a large bowl, blend the boneless chicken drumsticks and whole black mushrooms with sesame oil, Hua Diao wine, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 4-5 hours.
  2. Stir-Fry Filling: Heat a splash of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and soaked dried prawns, sautéing until fragrant. Introduce the marinated chicken and mushrooms; cook until the chicken is tender, around 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Prepare Glutinous Rice: Soak glutinous rice in water for at least 3 hours, then rinse thoroughly. Combine the rice with sesame oil and light soy sauce. Steam the rice for 35 minutes until fully cooked and sticky. Fluff gently with a fork.
  4. Prepare Lotus Leaves: Cut the lotus leaves in half and soak them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  5. Assemble Parcels: On a clean surface, place a half of a lotus leaf, spoon a layer of glutinous rice, add a portion of the chicken and mushroom filling, followed by more rice. Fold the lotus leaf over the filling, creating a parcel.
  6. Steam Parcels: Place the wrapped parcels in a steaming basket and steam for about 20 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parcelCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with soy sauce or chili oil for an extra kick! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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