Steamed Glutinous Rice with Chicken (Singapore Lo Mai Kai)

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while regular rice is more affordable.

Chinese sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey sausage lowers fat content, while pork belly is a cost-effective alternative.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more accessible and canned versions save preparation time.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin provides a similar sweetness, while soy sauce is a budget-friendly staple.

Soak the glutinous rice overnight.

Marinate the chicken thighs with oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, corn starch, ginger juice, and pepper.

Prepare the filling by mixing the marinated chicken with the soaked glutinous rice.

Add chicken stock to the mixture and stir well.

Place the mixture into a steamer.

Steam the rice and chicken mixture until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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