Lo mai gai[lower-alpha 1] (Chinese: 糯米雞; Cantonese Yale: noh mái gāi), literally "glutinous rice chicken", is a classic dim sum dish served during yum cha.[1] The portion size of lo mai gai is generally quite large, so there is a smaller variant created known as jan jyu gai (Chinese: 珍珠雞; Cantonese Yale: jān jyū gāi; lit. 'pearl chicken').

Lo mai gai

Lotus leaf wrap
Alternative names	Nuomiji
Course	Dim sum
Place of origin	Guangdong, China
Region or state	Cantonese-speaking areas
Main ingredients	Glutinous rice filled with chicken, Chinese mushrooms, Chinese sausage, scallions and dried shrimp
Variations	Zongzi, Lotus leaf wrap
Cookbook: Lo mai gai   Media: Lo mai gai

Description

Lo mai gai is mostly a southern Chinese food. It contains glutinous rice filled with chicken, Chinese mushrooms, Chinese sausage, scallions, and sometimes dried shrimp or salted egg.[1][2] The ball of rice is then wrapped in a dried lotus leaf and steamed.[1] In North America, banana or grape leaves may be used instead.

Gallery

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  The takeaway style of lo mai gai (usually served in a small bowl)
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  Machang (zongzi or ma-chang 肉粽, a variant of lo mai gai shaped in a triangular pattern

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