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Hard 4 hr 17 min~560 kcal 9/10
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Lo Mai Gai
Cantonese dim sum parcels of sticky rice with chicken, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese-style beef sausage, and dried shrimp steamed in lotus leaves.
Hard⏱️ 4 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~480 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
55 min prep 75 min cook 120 min rest
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Timeline
Total 4 h 10 min- Prep55 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the rice
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Glutinous rice
For wrapping
- 3 adet Lotus leaves
For the filling
- 450 gr Chicken thigh meat
- 8 adet Dried shiitake mushrooms
- 120 gr Chinese-style beef sausage
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Dried shrimp
For the sauce
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Soy sauce
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Oyster sauce
- 15 gr Fresh ginger
- 2 diş Garlic
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the glutinous rice, soak it in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.
2 hr120:00 - 2
Soften the lotus leaves and dried shiitakes in hot water for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 3
Steam the rice for 25 minutes until half-cooked.
25 min25:00 - 4
Dice the chicken, mushrooms, Chinese-style beef sausage, and dried shrimp.
- 5
Turn the ginger and garlic in vegetable oil for 45 seconds, then cook the chicken filling for 8 minutes.
8 min08:45 - 6
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and salt, and glaze the filling for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 7
Layer rice, filling, and more rice on the lotus leaves and fold into tight parcels.
- 8
Steam the parcels for 38 minutes so the rice absorbs the aroma of the leaves.
38 min38:00
💡 Tip: If lotus leaves are unavailable, wrap the parcels in parchment and steam them in bamboo; the aroma is lighter, but the rice stays contained.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Open the small parcels and serve like a dim sum plate with pickled cucumber and hot tea if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
25
g protein
58
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 49%Fat 30%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Soy
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lo Mai Gai make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lo Mai Gai take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 75 minutes, including 120 minutes of passive resting; 250 minutes in total.Is Lo Mai Gai difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lo Mai Gai have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 58g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Lo Mai Gai contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lo Mai Gai belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Lo Mai Gai need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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