Chinese
Chinese - Cantonese and Dim Sum
Sticky Rice Lotus Leaf
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 500g glutinous rice, soaked 4 hours
- • 300g boneless chicken thigh, diced
- • 150g Chinese sausage, sliced
- • 40g dried prawns, soaked
- • 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
- • 6 dried lotus leaves, soaked until pliable
- • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp white pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the rice for 4 hours; soak the lotus leaves, prawns, and mushrooms in separate bowls until soft.
2
Phase 2
Stir-fry the chicken with the sausage, prawns, and mushrooms, then add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, pepper, and 250ml water, simmering until the sauce thickens.
3
Phase 3
Steam the drained rice over high heat for 25 minutes, then toss it with the remaining filling sauce and 2 tbsp shaoxing wine.
4
Phase 4
Spread a layer of rice on a lotus leaf, mound the filling in the centre, cover with more rice, and fold into a tight parcel.
5
Phase 5
Steam the parcels over high heat for 30 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Open the leaf and serve hot.