He Ye Nuo Mi Ji (lotus Leaf Sticky Rice)

He Ye Nuo Mi Ji, also known as Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice, is a traditional dish from Guangxi Cuisine that features fragrant sticky rice steamed with savory fillings in lotus leaves. This dish is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it a perfect choice for special occasions and gatherings.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Main Course Guangxi Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice Guangxi Cuisine Traditional
He Ye Nuo Mi Ji (lotus Leaf Sticky Rice)

Ingredients

  • 6 dried lotus leaves
  • 3 cups glutinous rice
  • 200g pork belly, sliced
  • 100g Chinese sausage, sliced
  • 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced
  • 1/4 cup dried shrimp, soaked
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lotus leaves and soak them in water until they become soft.
  2. Wash the glutinous rice and soak it in water for 2 hours.
  3. Marinate the pork belly with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper for 30 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the garlic and shallots until fragrant.
  5. Add the marinated pork belly, Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook until the meat is browned.
  6. Stir in the soaked glutinous rice and Shaoxing wine. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Divide the rice mixture into 6 portions and place each portion onto a lotus leaf. Wrap and secure the lotus leaves to form parcels.
  8. Steam the parcels over high heat for 1 hour.
  9. Unwrap the lotus leaf parcels and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Steamer Large bowl for soaking Pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Steamer rack

Serving suggestions

Serve the Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice with a side of stir-fried vegetables or a light soup for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Soaking the glutinous rice and lotus leaves in advance will ensure the perfect texture and flavor for this dish.

Cost

$20