Follow these steps for perfect results
glutinous rice
soaked
salt
knorr chicken powder
water
vegetable oil
vegetable oil
sesame oil
shallots
finely chopped
chicken fillet
diced
shiitake mushroom
sliced
salt
pepper
sweet soy sauce
oyster sauce
mushroom flavor soy sauce
salty soy sauce
shaoxing wine
tapioca flour
mixed with water
salty egg yolk
boiled
lotus leaf
cleaned and washed
Soak glutinous rice for 1 hour, then rinse and drain.
Steam the glutinous rice for 15 minutes and set aside.
Boil chicken until cooked, reserving the broth.
Drain the cooked chicken and set aside.
Boil the chicken broth and add salt.
Cook the glutinous rice in the broth until fluffy, then divide into 8 portions.
Heat sesame oil and vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
Stir-fry shallots until fragrant.
Add diced chicken and sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pan.
Season with salt, pepper, sweet soy sauce, salty soy sauce, mushroom flavor soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
Stir-fry until well combined.
Add tapioca flour mixed with water to thicken the sauce.
Spread one sheet of lotus leaf.
Scoop 1 tablespoon of glutinous rice onto the lotus leaf.
Top with 2 tablespoons of chicken filling and one boiled salty egg yolk (optional).
Cover with another 1 tablespoon of glutinous rice.
Wrap the lotus leaf tightly.
Repeat the process until all glutinous rice and chicken filling are used.
Steam the wrapped lotus leaf packets for 15-20 minutes.
Serve hot.
Expert advice for the best results
Soak lotus leaves in warm water to soften them before wrapping.
Ensure the rice is cooked through before wrapping to prevent a hard texture.
Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preference.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be prepared ahead of time and steamed just before serving.
Serve in the lotus leaf wrapping for an authentic presentation.
Serve hot as a main course.
Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro.
Complements the savory flavors.
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