How to make lotus leaf rice dumplings?

Using lotus leaves to make zongzi is actually what is called glutinous rice chicken in Cantonese. The preparation of glutinous rice chicken is similar to that of zongzi, but lotus leaves are used instead of bamboo leaves. The filling of glutinous rice chicken can be made according to your own preferences. Common ones are chicken, ginkgo, chestnuts, etc.

Preparation ingredients

A fresh large lotus leaf, an appropriate amount of glutinous rice, an appropriate amount of chicken, an appropriate amount of ginkgo nuts and chestnuts, and cotton thread. Glutinous Rice Chicken

Seasoning: MSG, salt, shallots, garlic, cooking oil, and a little soy sauce.

Production Process

First, soak the glutinous rice for about two hours, then take it out, drain it, and steam it in a steamer. Cut the chicken into pieces, heat the cooking oil and stir-fry the diced chicken. Take out the diced chicken when it is half cooked. Fry the chili and garlic, then add the diced chicken. Fry the diced chicken until fully cooked. At the same time, add appropriate amount of MSG, salt and green onions. Boil the ginkgo nuts and chestnuts in plain water first. After the preparations are done, take out an appropriate amount of steamed glutinous rice, add the fried diced chicken, ginkgo nuts and chestnuts, add a little pepper, MSG and salt, wrap the glutinous rice with lotus leaves, and tie it with cotton thread so that the glutinous rice is completely wrapped in the lotus leaves. Finally, steam it over low heat until the color of the lotus leaves turns darker and the fragrance of the lotus leaves can be smelled, then you can take it out and eat it.

Flavor characteristics

When you open the lotus leaf, the fragrance is refreshing and the taste is overflowing. The glutinous rice is smooth and delicious, and the taste of chicken is completely permeated into the glutinous rice. The fragrance of the lotus leaf is long-lasting, appetizing and refreshing, with a unique flavor. It is a traditional snack in Pan County and has a long history. It is not only an everyday snack, but also a famous dish in banquets.

Technical Essentials

First, you need to choose large and fresh lotus leaves. The glutinous rice must be fully steamed. Wrap the glutinous rice in the lotus and steam it over low heat until the flavor of the lotus leaves slowly and completely permeates the glutinous rice.

Nutritional effects: A good tonic, it can relieve coldness in the spleen and stomach and relieve symptoms of frequent urination.