Lotus Wrapped Sticky Rice Recipe

April 28, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Lotus wrapped sticky rice, also known as "zongzi," is a traditional Chinese dish that is typically eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival. It consists of glutinous rice filled with various ingredients and wrapped in lotus leaves, then steamed or boiled. The lotus leaves give the rice a fragrant aroma and a unique flavor.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 2 hours.

Ingredients

- 2 cups glutinous rice - 1/2 pound pork belly, cut into small pieces - 1/2 cup dried shrimp - 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced - 1/2 cup peanuts - 1/4 cup dried scallops - 2 tablespoons soy sauce - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon sugar - 1 teaspoon salt - 10-12 lotus leaves

Equipment

- Large pot - Steaming basket - Kitchen twine

Method

1. Soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 3 hours. 2. In a pan, cook the pork belly until browned, then add the dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, peanuts, and dried scallops. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and salt. Cook for 5-10 minutes. 3. Cut the lotus leaves into rectangles and blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes until softened. 4. Take a piece of lotus leaf and fold it in half lengthwise. Place a spoonful of rice in the middle and spread it out. Add a spoonful of the pork mixture on top of the rice. Add another spoonful of rice on top of the pork. 5. Fold the lotus leaf around the rice, making sure it is tightly wrapped. Tie the ends with kitchen twine. 6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until all the rice and pork mixture is used up. 7. Place the wrapped rice in a steaming basket and steam for 2 hours. 8. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

- You can add or substitute ingredients to your liking, such as chestnuts or salted egg yolks. - If you don't have lotus leaves, you can use banana leaves or parchment paper instead. - You can store leftover zongzi in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Info

Each serving of lotus wrapped sticky rice contains approximately 350 calories, 14g of fat, 45g of carbohydrates, and 12g of protein.

Recipe Tips

- Make sure to soak the glutinous rice for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best results. - Blanching the lotus leaves in boiling water before wrapping the rice helps to soften them and make them more pliable. - When wrapping the rice, make sure to pack it tightly and fold the lotus leaf tightly around it to prevent any leaks during cooking. - You can also cook the zongzi in a large pot of boiling water instead of steaming, but make sure to keep them submerged in the water to prevent them from floating to the top.