Microwave Rice Recipe: Fried Rice in Lotus Leaf

• Yield: 4–5 servings
• Total Time: ~25 minutes (Prep 15 min, Cook 10 min)
• Appliance: Microwave on High (600–700 W)
• Cuisine: Chinese / Asian Fusion

Ingredients

Main Dish

• 5 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup grilled pork, diced
• 1 cup cooking ham, diced
• 1 cup cooked lotus seeds
• 1 pair Chinese sausages, sliced
• 1 tablespoon black soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 2½ tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Maggi sauce
• 4–5 salted egg yolks
• 4–5 lotus leaves

Grilled Pork

• 200 g lean pork, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon pounded garlic and pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon black soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the rice: Mix black soy sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and Maggi sauce with the cooked rice. Toss in grilled pork, ham, and lotus seeds.
2. Prepare sausage: Arrange sliced Chinese sausage on a microwave-safe plate in a circular pattern. Cover loosely with kitchen paper and microwave on High for 1 minute.
3. Prepare lotus leaves: Clean and dry the lotus leaves. Place one salted yolk in the center of each leaf, surrounded by 5 slices of sausage. Spoon about 1½ cups of rice mixture on top.
4. Wrap: Fold the lotus leaf into a square package and turn upside-down.
5. Steam in microwave: Place wrapped lotus leaves on the microwave steamer rack. Steam on High for 2½ minutes each. Serve hot.

Grilled Pork Preparation

1. Marinate pork with garlic, pepper, honey, soy sauces, salt, and oil for 20 minutes.
2. Place marinated pork on a microwave rack, cover loosely with kitchen paper, and cook on High for 3 minutes.
3. Use diced in the fried rice or serve with sticky rice as a one-meal dish.

Serving Ideas

This microwave rice recipe is perfect for festive occasions or weeknight dinners.
Serve wrapped lotus rice as individual parcels for an impressive presentation.
Pair with pickled vegetables, chili oil, or a light soup for a complete meal.

Tips for Best Results

• Lotus leaves: If unavailable, substitute with banana leaves or parchment paper for steaming.
• Rice: Day-old jasmine rice holds shape best when microwaved.
• Salted yolks: Bake or steam the yolks briefly before use for a richer flavor.