Steamed Hidden Lotus Leaf Rice with Chinese Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A fragrant steamed rice dish wrapped in lotus leaves, infused with savory Chinese sausage and shiitake mushrooms. This Chinese-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs glutinous rice, Chinese sausage (lap cheong), dried shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups glutinous rice
• 2 links, thinly sliced Chinese sausage (lap cheong)
• 4 pieces, soaked and sliced dried shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 large leaves, soaked and rinsed lotus leaves
• 2 stalks, chopped green onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 2 cups glutinous rice under cold water until water runs clear, then soak in water for 2 hours and drain thoroughly.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss in 2 sliced Chinese sausages and 4 soaked, sliced shiitake mushrooms, coating evenly.
3. Step 3: Combine the drained rice with the sausage and mushroom mixture, then spread the mixture evenly onto 2 lotus leaves.
4. Step 4: Wrap the lotus leaves securely around the rice, folding edges to seal, then place the wrapped parcels into a steamer.
5. Step 5: Steam over boiling water for 45 minutes until the rice is tender and infused with the savory aroma.
6. Step 6: Carefully unwrap, sprinkle 2 chopped green onions on top, and serve hot.