Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf — 糯米鸡
Cuisine: Chinese · Origin: Guangdong China
Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf, known as 糯米鸡 (nuomi ji) in Cantonese, is a beloved dim sum classic from Guangdong province. This dish features glutinous rice mixed with savory ingredients—typically chicken, Chinese sausage (lap cheong), mushrooms, and chestnuts—all wrapped and steamed inside a fragrant lotus leaf. The lotus leaf acts as both wrapper and flavoring agent, infusing the rice with a delicate, slightly sweet aroma during the steaming process. The parcel is traditionally served hot, still wrapped, allowing diners to unwrap it at the table and experience the aromatic release. This dish exemplifies Cantonese culinary philosophy, combining simple ingredients with precise technique to create complex, layered flavors. It's a staple in dim sum restaurants worldwide and remains a comfort food in Guangdong households.
Standard serving: ~420 kcal (1 parcel (250g), estimate)
This iconic Cantonese dim sum parcel became famous because the lotus leaf imparts a subtle floral fragrance to the sticky rice while steaming, and the leaf itself is edible—diners unwrap it like a gift at the table.
Photo by zhangtingzhi (Pixabay License), source.
糯米雞 — 糯米鸡
料理：Chinese · 起源地：Guangdong China
Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf, known as 糯米鸡 (nuomi ji) in Cantonese, is a beloved dim sum classic from Guangdong province. This dish features glutinous rice mixed with savory ingredients—typically chicken, Chinese sausage (lap cheong), mushrooms, and chestnuts—all wrapped and steamed inside a fragrant lotus leaf. The lotus leaf acts as both wrapper and flavoring agent, infusing the rice with a delicate, slightly sweet aroma during the steaming process. The parcel is traditionally served hot, still wrapped, allowing diners to unwrap it at the table and experience the aromatic release. This dish exemplifies Cantonese culinary philosophy, combining simple ingredients with precise technique to create complex, layered flavors. It's a staple in dim sum restaurants worldwide and remains a comfort food in Guangdong households.
標準份量：約 420 kcal（1份（250公克），估計值）
這款標誌性的廣東點心因為蓮葉在蒸製時會將淡淡的花香滲入糯米中而聞名，而且蓮葉本身也可以食用——食客在餐桌上像拆禮物一樣把它打開。
圖片來源：zhangtingzhi（Pixabay License）— 來源