Savory Chicken and Rice In a Lotus Leaf (China)
8 lg Dried lotus leaves 1 c Long-grain rice 3/4 c Sweet glutinous rice (see -Note) 2 c Chicken stock 3 Chinese sausages lop -cheong) * 8 Chinese dried black -mushrooms ** 2 tb Smal...
Ingredients
- 8large dried lotus leaves
- 1cup long-grain rice
- 3/4cup sweet glutinous rice (see
- 3chinese sausages lop
- 1whole chicken breast, boned
- 1/4tsp white pepper
- 1tsp asian sesame oil
- 2tsp soy sauce
Directions
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8 lg Dried lotus leaves 1 c Long-grain rice 3/4 c Sweet glutinous rice (see -Note) 2 c Chicken stock 3 Chinese sausages lop -cheong) * 8 Chi
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If lotus leaves are not available, you can wrap the rice filling in oiled parchment
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Besides being an unusual appetizer, this dish can be served as a snack, for lunch, or as a light meal
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Note that the first step must be done the night before
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Because lotus leaves vary so much in size, eight packets may require anywhere from four to ten leaves
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Larger leaves can be split in half, smaller leaves may need to be overlapped.) 1
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The night before, pour boiling water over the lotus leaves and let them soak for 1 hour
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Rinse and squeeze them dry