Lotus Leaf Corn Bread

Lotus Leaf Corn Bread

　　Lotus Leaf Corn Bread, a steamed dish. Features: emerald green color, savory and fresh taste, soft and glutinous texture with a refreshing mouthfeel. Cooking method: steamed (or baked). This dish tastes even better when baked in an oven. Once refined, it can be served at formal banquets.

　　Grind tender corn into a thick slurry (mashed consistency), season with salt and mix well; cut tender pumpkin into coarse shreds, stir-fry until just cooked in hot oil, then add sesame oil, MSG, and salt, stirring to form the filling. VCb

　　Cut lotus leaves into rectangular pieces, wrap the corn mash around the filling, enclose in the lotus leaf, and steam until cooked. VCb

　　Key points: The corn slurry should have a mashed consistency; the lotus leaf must be wrapped into shape and the opening securely tied. VCb