Lotus Chicken Recipe
Sticky rice, Sauteed Chicken, Shrimp wrapped and steamed in a lotus leaf
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the sticky rice
Rinse the sticky rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak it in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and steam the rice for about 30 minutes until cooked and tender.
- 2
Marinate the chicken and shrimp
In a bowl, combine diced chicken, shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Assemble the lotus wraps
Lay a lotus leaf flat and place a portion of sticky rice in the center. Top with marinated chicken and shrimp. Add some green onions on top. Fold the lotus leaf over to enclose the filling tightly.
- 4
Steam the wraps
Place the wrapped lotus leaves in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for about 20-25 minutes.
- 5
Serve
Carefully unwrap the lotus leaves and serve the sticky rice with chicken and shrimp hot.