Lotus Seed Paste-Filled Rice Dumplings 蓮蓉鹼水粽

Fillings Preparation:
1. Wash and drain the glutinous rice. Mix well with the lye water and oil. Set aside.
2. Cut the lotus seed paste into 10 pieces in cylinder shape. Set aside.
3. Wash and boil the bamboo leaves for 10 minutes. Take out and wash again by running water and set aside.
4. Wash and soak the straws in water for 10-20 minutes until soft. Set aside.

Wrapping Method:
1. Use the two bamboo leaves to form a triangle shaped hollow on hand.
2. Spread a layer of the glutinous rice (46grams) over the bamboo leaves.
3. Put a piece of lotus seed paste in the centre.
4. Add one more layer of the glutinous rice (46grams) on top.
5. Use two more bamboo leaves to cover the ingredients.
6. Fold the bamboo leaves to form a pyramid-shaped pudding.
7. Tie firmly with the straws.

Cooking Method:
1. Prepare a cooking-pot. Put in the pyramid-shaped rice dumplings and then fill with boiled water to cover the rice dumplings.
2. Boil for 4 hours and continue to add boiled water to cover the rice dumplings.
3. After boiledd for 4 hours, the rice dumplings need to be steamed by the hot water for another 4 to 5 hours. The hot water should cover the rice dumplings.
4. Remove and drain. Serve hot.