Lotus Rice With Sausage Recipe

Name: Lotus Rice With Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups sushi rice; 1 large dried lotus leaf; 8 dried shiitake mushrooms; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 3 links dried Chinese sausage, diced; 1 cup chopped scallions; 3 tablespoons grated peeled ginger; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup diced jicama (about 1/2 medium jicama); 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Servings: persons

3 cups sushi rice
1 large dried lotus leaf
8 dried shiitake mushrooms
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 links dried Chinese sausage, diced
1 cup chopped scallions
3 tablespoons grated peeled ginger
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup diced jicama (about 1/2 medium jicama)
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1
Cook the rice as the label directs.
2
Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool.
3
Soak the lotus leaf in a roasting pan with warm water until pliable, about 1 hour.
4
Soak the mushrooms in a bowl with 2 cups warm water until softened, about 30 minutes.
5
Drain the mushrooms, reserving the liquid, and dice; discard the stems.
6
Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat.
7
Stir-fry the sausage until golden, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the scallions and ginger and stir-fry 30 seconds.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Add the jicama and mushrooms and cook until just soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Add the mushroom soaking liquid, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce; simmer, stirring, until the liquid is reduced, about 4 minutes.
12
Toss the rice, sesame oil and vegetable-sausage mixture in a large bowl.
13
Center the lotus leaf in a microwave-safe pie dish.
14
Mound the rice mixture in the center and pat firmly.
15
Fold the leaf over to cover and secure with toothpicks.
16
Cover the lotus leaf with a damp towel.
17
Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until warm, about 15 minutes.
18
Unwrap and scoop out the rice.
19
Photographs by Con Poulos

653

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups sushi rice, 1 large dried lotus leaf, 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, 3 tablespoons peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Lotus Rice With Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lotus Rice With Sausage

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