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Lo Mai Gai (Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf)

Chinese (Cantonese) · East Asia STEAMED
7/10

Sticky rice with chicken, mushrooms, and sausage steamed in lotus leaf.

Chicken Rice Dish Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Lotus leaf imparts subtle fragrance; steaming renders the sticky rice incredibly tender.

Key Ingredients

glutinous rice chicken Chinese sausage shiitake dried shrimp lotus leaf soy sauce

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