Lo mai gai facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Lo mai gai

Lo mai gai wrapped in a lotus leaf
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

Lo mai gai (Chinese: 糯米雞; Cantonese Yale: noh mái gāi) is a delicious dim sum dish. Its name means "glutinous rice chicken." People often eat it during a special meal called yum cha.

Sometimes, lo mai gai can be quite big. So, there's a smaller version called jan jyu gai (Chinese: 珍珠雞; Cantonese Yale: jān jyū gāi; literally "pearl chicken"). This smaller size is perfect if you want to try many different dim sum dishes!

What is Lo Mai Gai?

Lo mai gai is a popular food from southern China. It is made with sticky, sweet glutinous rice. This rice is filled with tasty ingredients.

Inside, you'll find pieces of chicken and Chinese mushrooms. It also has slices of Chinese sausage and fresh scallions. Sometimes, dried shrimp or salted egg are added too.

How Lo Mai Gai is Made

After the rice is filled, it is wrapped up. Traditionally, a dried lotus leaf is used for wrapping. The leaf gives the dish a special smell and taste.

Once wrapped, the rice ball is steamed until it's cooked through. In places like North America, people might use banana or grape leaves instead of lotus leaves.

Gallery

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  This is lo mai gai often served in a small bowl.

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  Machang, also known as zongzi, is a similar dish shaped like a triangle.

See also

In Spanish: Lo mai gai para niños