Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice Rolls

Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice Rolls are a traditional Chinese Buddhist Cuisine dish that is not only delicious but also has a symbolic meaning of purity and simplicity. This dish is often enjoyed during special occasions and festivals.

Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice Rolls

Ingredients

  • 4 lotus leaves
  • 2 cups glutinous rice
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
  • 1/2 cup dried shrimp, soaked
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 4 dried Chinese sausages, sliced

Instructions

  1. Soak the lotus leaves in water until softened, then blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Rinse the glutinous rice and soak for 2 hours. Drain well.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add the diced shiitake mushrooms and dried shrimp, then stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add soy sauce, sugar, salt, white pepper, and five-spice powder. Mix well.
  4. Place a lotus leaf on a flat surface, then spoon a portion of the glutinous rice onto the center of the leaf. Add a portion of the mushroom and shrimp mixture, and a few slices of Chinese sausage.
  5. Wrap the lotus leaf around the filling to form a tight roll. Repeat for the remaining leaves and filling.
  6. Steam the rolls over high heat for 1 hour.
  7. Unwrap the lotus leaf rolls 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
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Steamer Large pot for blanching lotus leaves

Tools

Knife Flat surface for wrapping

Serving suggestions

Serve the Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice Rolls with a side of steamed vegetables and a pot of hot tea for a complete Chinese Buddhist Cuisine meal.

Tips & tricks

To enhance the flavor, you can also add a few drops of sesame oil to the filling mixture before wrapping the lotus leaf rolls.

Cost

$15