Heung Ping Lo Mai Fan (fragrant Lotus Leaf Rice)

Heung Ping Lo Mai Fan, also known as Fragrant Lotus Leaf Rice, is a traditional dish from Chiuchow Cuisine. This savory and aromatic dish is made by wrapping glutinous rice, along with flavorful ingredients, in lotus leaves and steaming until tender. It is a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings.

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Heung Ping Lo Mai Fan (fragrant Lotus Leaf Rice)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups glutinous rice
  • 4 dried lotus leaves
  • 200g chicken, diced
  • 100g Chinese sausage, sliced
  • 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons dried shrimp, soaked
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1 3/4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Rinse the glutinous rice and soak in water for 2 hours.
  2. Blanch the lotus leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes, then rinse with cold water and drain.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, then stir-fry the chicken, Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms until fragrant.
  4. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, white pepper, sesame oil, and five-spice powder to the pan, then stir well.
  5. Add the soaked glutinous rice to the pan and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  6. Transfer the rice mixture to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
  7. Divide the rice mixture into 4 portions, then wrap each portion in a lotus leaf, shaping it into a square packet.
  8. Place the wrapped rice packets in a steamer and steam for 1 hour.
  9. Once cooked, carefully unwrap the lotus leaf rice 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

Steaming basket Steamer

Tools

Knife Pan Bowl

Serving suggestions

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

Tips & tricks

Soak the glutinous rice for at least 2 hours to ensure a tender and fluffy texture after steaming.

Cost

$15