He Ye Fan (lotus Leaf Rice)

He Ye Fan, also known as Lotus Leaf Rice, is a traditional dish from Guangxi Cuisine. It is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is commonly enjoyed during special occasions and festivals.

He Ye Fan (lotus Leaf Rice)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups glutinous rice
  • 4 dried lotus leaves
  • 1 cup diced chicken (or tofu for vegetarian option)
  • 1/2 cup diced Chinese sausage (optional)
  • 2 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Rinse the glutinous rice and soak in water for 2 hours. Drain and set aside.
  2. Soak the dried lotus leaves in hot water for 30 minutes, then cut off the hard stems and set aside.
  3. In a wok, stir-fry the chicken (or tofu), Chinese sausage, shiitake mushrooms, and garlic until cooked.
  4. Add the soaked glutinous rice to the wok and stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper.
  5. Transfer the rice mixture to the lotus leaves, wrap them into tight parcels, and secure with kitchen twine.
  6. Place the wrapped lotus leaf rice in a steamer and steam for 1 hour.
  7. Unwrap the lotus leaf rice parcels and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
10g
Carbohydrates
60g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Wok Steamer Kitchen Twine

Tools

Knife Cutting Board Steamer Basket

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Lotus Leaf Rice with a side of stir-fried vegetables or a light soup.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure to wrap the lotus leaf rice parcels tightly to seal in the flavors while steaming.

Cost

$15