Steamed Rice Dumplings with Lotus Leaf
Soft, chewy rice dumplings steamed on a fragrant lotus leaf, served with fresh lettuce and herbs. A traditional Vietnamese snack that's surprisingly simple to make at home.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice flour
- 1.5 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 leaf dried lotus leaf
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves
Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried lotus leaf in warm water for 30 minutes until soft and pliable. Drain and pat dry.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the 2 cups glutinous rice flour, 1.5 cups water, and 0.5 teaspoon salt until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- 3
Pour the batter into a heatproof dish and place it in a steamer. Steam over high heat for 20 minutes, until the batter is translucent and set.
- 4
Let the cooked dough cool slightly, then knead it on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a ball, then flatten into a disc about 3 inches wide.
- 6
Place the lotus leaf on a steaming rack, arrange the dough discs on top, and steam for 10 minutes until glossy and tender.
- 7
Serve the warm dumplings on the lotus leaf with fresh lettuce leaves for wrapping. Add herbs or dipping sauce if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- steamer
- mixing bowl
- heatproof dish
- rolling pin
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