Vegetable Lo Mai Gai

Vegetable Lo Mai Gai is a delightful vegetarian twist on a classic Chinese dish, featuring fragrant sticky rice and a medley of colorful vegetables wrapped in lotus leaves. Baked to perfection, it offers a savory, aromatic experience that is both satisfying and wholesome.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice - 200 grams
• Water - 300 ml
• Mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, peas) - 150 grams
• Shiitake mushrooms - 50 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Lotus leaves - 2 (soaked in warm water for 30 minutes)
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• White pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked rice and steam it for about 30 minutes until it's translucent and slightly sticky.
3. In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
4. Add the mixed vegetables and shiitake mushrooms to the pan, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
5. Stir in the soy sauce, salt, and white pepper to taste, and then mix in the cooked rice until everything is well combined.
6. Lay out the soaked lotus leaves and place a portion of the rice and vegetable mixture in the center of each leaf.
7. Fold the lotus leaves over the filling, creating a parcel, and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks if necessary.
8. Place the parcels in a steamer or a baking dish with a little water, and steam or bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes.
9. Once cooked, unwrap the parcels and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from mixed vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Low in cholesterol, making it heart-healthy.

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