Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
250 g

glutinous rice

soaked

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

knorr chicken powder

400 ml

water

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 tbsp

sesame oil

5 unit

shallots

finely chopped

200 g

chicken fillet

diced

3 piece

shiitake mushroom

sliced

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

pepper

1 tbsp

sweet soy sauce

1 tbsp

oyster sauce

1 tbsp

mushroom flavor soy sauce

1 tbsp

salty soy sauce

1 tbsp

shaoxing wine

1 tbsp

tapioca flour

mixed with water

5 unit

salty egg yolk

boiled

8 unit

lotus leaf

cleaned and washed

Step 1
~3 min

Soak glutinous rice for 1 hour, then rinse and drain.

Step 2
~3 min

Steam the glutinous rice for 15 minutes and set aside.

Step 3
~3 min

Boil chicken until cooked, reserving the broth.

Step 4
~3 min

Drain the cooked chicken and set aside.

Step 5
~3 min

Boil the chicken broth and add salt.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook the glutinous rice in the broth until fluffy, then divide into 8 portions.

Step 7
~3 min

Heat sesame oil and vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir-fry shallots until fragrant.

Step 9
~3 min

Add diced chicken and sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pan.

Step 10
~3 min

Season with salt, pepper, sweet soy sauce, salty soy sauce, mushroom flavor soy sauce, and oyster sauce.

Step 11
~3 min

Stir-fry until well combined.

Step 12
~3 min

Add tapioca flour mixed with water to thicken the sauce.

Step 13
~3 min

Spread one sheet of lotus leaf.

Step 14
~3 min

Scoop 1 tablespoon of glutinous rice onto the lotus leaf.

Step 15
~3 min

Top with 2 tablespoons of chicken filling and one boiled salty egg yolk (optional).

Step 16
~3 min

Cover with another 1 tablespoon of glutinous rice.

Step 17
~3 min

Wrap the lotus leaf tightly.

Step 18
~3 min

Repeat the process until all glutinous rice and chicken filling are used.

Step 19
~3 min

Steam the wrapped lotus leaf packets for 15-20 minutes.

Step 20
~3 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared ahead of time and steamed just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a main course.

Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pickled Vegetables
Chinese Tea Eggs

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Guangdong, China

Cultural Significance

Popular dim sum dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Party
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100