Ha, me too to be honest! I find wrapping these lo mai Gai are much easier since it’s steamed rather than boiled. Doesn’t have to be ultra tight and waterproof 😉
Hi Shannon, I’ve been binge watching your videos. Is it ok to just cook the sticky rice in a pot along with the rest of the ingredients rather than using the leaves? If so, how would you suggest I do that?
@@InShannonsKitchen Thank you for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated. The lotus leaves seem to be only available online. And they're expensive because they're not easily available. Are the leaves reusable or are they used one time than discarded?
I’ve never tried reusing banana leaves before but the lotus leaves definitely cannot be reused. The sticky rice makes it too messy to reuse so not sure how it may be using banana leaves
👋 Shannon i am beyond impressed with your cooking videos and this is one south city based food blogger to another chef ava marie founder and blogger of recipes from an autistic chef and love your dim sum recipes I met you via nextdoor neighborhood social media watch page and you're amazing and maybe we can collaborate together once the epidemic is over with
Enjoyed watching you make this tasty chicken sticky rice recipe! Looks so good.
Thanks! Definitely give it a try!
I like your shortcut way to wrap the ZhongZi, I could never quite get the string wrapping right.
Ha, me too to be honest! I find wrapping these lo mai Gai are much easier since it’s steamed rather than boiled. Doesn’t have to be ultra tight and waterproof 😉
@@InShannonsKitchen I really do miss the salted duck egg yolk in the middle. Hard to locate even the local Chinese market.
Hi Shannon, I’ve been binge watching your videos. Is it ok to just cook the sticky rice in a pot along with the rest of the ingredients rather than using the leaves?
If so, how would you suggest I do that?
Quick question: do you wash or soak the lotus leaf? Thanks for sharing Shannon. 💕
I soaked them for a few hours or you can also do so overnight.
Thank you for this video. The Asian market near me doesn't have lotus leaves. I found frozen banana leaves ... how are they as replacement?
They can work though it will not have the same flavor
@@InShannonsKitchen Thank you for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated.
The lotus leaves seem to be only available online. And they're expensive because they're not easily available.
Are the leaves reusable or are they used one time than discarded?
I’ve never tried reusing banana leaves before but the lotus leaves definitely cannot be reused. The sticky rice makes it too messy to reuse so not sure how it may be using banana leaves
@@InShannonsKitchen Thank you so much. Really appreciate your response!
You forgot to mention soak the mushroom
Love IT! Thank youuuu ❤️
You’re welcome!
👋 Shannon i am beyond impressed with your cooking videos and this is one south city based food blogger to another chef ava marie founder and blogger of recipes from an autistic chef and love your dim sum recipes I met you via nextdoor neighborhood social media watch page and you're amazing and maybe we can collaborate together once the epidemic is over with
Aw thanks Chef! Your work is very inspiring as well 👍
Can banana leaves work if I cant find lotus leaves?
Yes
Thank you