Lucas Sin's Lo Mai Gai (Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf) | The Secret Sauce with Grossy Pelosi

In this episode of The Secret Sauce with Grossy Pelosi, we step into the impeccably clean kitchen of Lucas Sin! Dan joins Lucas to make Lo Mai Gai, a lotus leaf stuffed with sticky rice, chicken, chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms. While the Lo Mai Gai steam, they also discuss their mutual love for New Haven pizza and Bocce. Don't miss Lucas trying to play it cool while Dan cuts the shallots 😆 GET THE RECIPE ►►f52.co/3V6BCh2
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PREP TIME: 2 hours
COOK TIME: 2 hours
SERVES: 6
INGREDIENTS
Rice
2 cups sticky rice (sweet rice), soaked for at least 2 hours up to overnight
1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Chicken
1 large boneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1/2” chunks
1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1 pinch ground white pepper
1/2" knob (1 Tbsp) fresh ginger, peeled and very finely chopped
Sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
Filling
1 teaspoon neutral oil, such as canola
1/4 pound pork belly, diced small
2 medium (½ cup) shallots, chopped
12 shiitake mushrooms, soaked for at least 1 hour, up to overnight; half sliced thinly, half left whole or cut in large thumb-sized pieces
1 tablespoon dried shrimp, soaked for at least 30 minutes
1 chinese sausage, remove casing and sliced on a bias
1 tablespoon potato starch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Wrapping
6 pieces lotus leaves, soaked for at least 2 hours or up to overnight
1 salted egg yolk
Thinly sliced scallions, for serving
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[@barbarahultberg9453]

I religiously check for any Lucas Sin vids on Food52, and STOKED to see him today preparing his version of Lo Mai Gai! More Lucas! More Lucas!

[@jkndrkn]

I love Lucas and I try to watch everything he participates in ^-^

[@susanstaples6171]

Lucas Sin explains complex cultural and cooking ideas in ways that are so accessible. He explains the prejudice against Chinese honestly. He embraces the ways Chinese cuisine changed to appeal to a wider audience but still has such love for traditional foods. He is a special person and a wonderful cook. I hope he posts forever!

[@aliciaf1055]

I've never seen Lucas be so savage. It's excellent.

[@yellowfr0g]

I lost it at "Thank you for coming in .. and making me make this."

[@brightsidexchoke]

As a fellow Cantonese from Hong Kong, so happy Lucus is able to bring more people to eat Cantonese food. I want to be his best friend.

[@phyllisedmondson8517]

I’m in love with this man 😂 WE NEED MORE VIDEOS WITH HIM and his delicious meals.. NY Times give him a Spot ..

[@Genny-Zee]

So pretty to look at…more than the sticky rice lol

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

Yes I agree.

[@BenjaminLee-asianbearcub]

my thoughts, except i'm thinking of Grossy Pelosi 😂

[@Zeta825]

that one screenshot that said "Lucas can stuff my wonton" IM SCREAMING

[@cheriolisterand9194]

Lucas is so good at explaining the mechanism/history/process of the dish. And I love his narrative when he makes the dish; feels like I'm in the museum and he is the amazing tour guide who talks and explains in a pleasant flow. Please I need his own show coming up soon!!!!!

[@josephsf2452]

Lucas is also highly educated, a Yale graduate

[@Jperea760]

“Hydrate them overnight, at least an hour” “Oh, you didn’t hydrate these?” 😳🫣 Thirst is real

[@mariaj3263]

9:17 Lucas is totally my mom judging me for not stirring the rice correctly

[@gimjyu]

Thanks to this video, we see how particular Lucas is about cooking techniques. Literally the moment after sauce is spilled, it's cleaned up. And there definitely is a right way to cut shallots 😂 Love this guy!

[@kpepperl319]

My favorite thing was to find the egg yolk hiding in the rice as a kid... That's the best part for me. My few memories as a child in Hong Kong are always food related and with my grandma, especially eating dim sum.

[@ListerTunes]

I own the same kind of rice cooker as Lucas Sin and I've never felt more validated. I may not have the knowledge, talent, or experience, but I can have one of the tools.

[@elenayee3093]

My grandma made these every year after Thanksgiving and would use leftover turkey meat. Miss her and her cooking!

[@charlie6923]

I liked the interview segment. I feel like Lucas and Dan should make more content together, because Dan brings out more of Lucas' personality.

[@josephsf2452]

Food52 couldn't have paired two better personalities together. I feel Dan really brings out a side of Lucas we haven't seen before. I love these two guys together. So compatible. PLEASE make more videos with these guys. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kalyns7198]

Why does it always look like Lucas wants to smile when he speaks?? He’s so charming!

[@heyitsjordansmith]

How can so much handsome be contained in one kitchen?? But also so much expertise, knowledge, and humor? Could watch all day.

[@barrywebber4137]

Wow, I see why Mr.Sin received his best chef award in 2021! I can’t get to one of his restaurants at the moment but just love having this “taste” brought to me by KZbin! Thank you for producing and bringing the genius of a talented young man to the world! Can’t wait to see more! Cheers

[@oldcowbb]

pen behind ear is the most cha chaan teng thing ever

[@EeveeDocAgain]

I love that Lucas is a guy who really really loves eating the food he cooks.😂❤ Other pro chefs hang around chatting, takes a bit and analyses the food, take nice photos... This man is straight in, don't wait for the food to cool, barely converses...man has to eat!

[@dizmi]

He is the absolute best!! Love that there is a Lucas Sin fan club. He changed the game on how I make tofu. Great video!!

[@Charliengo99]

More Lucas Sin please! The man is a beast of a chef

[@harrycoward1017]

This dude needs his own tv show

[@emory_arts]

when Lucas started handling the rice & said “we’re gonna try to make it into a neat small bottom” i think i passed out

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

The rice stirring 😂

[@TheShortStory]

Oh man, lo mai gai was one of the first things I had when I moved to Hong Kong, and nearly a decade on it’s still a dish that instantly brings me back to the feeling I had on the first day here. Now I can’t wait to try to make it!

[@li_tsz_fung]

There was a few year in my life that I think "Dim sum is lame. Only old people go to dim sum place" But even at that time, every time I eat a lo mai gai, I still feel very happy.

[@jaspherdansalan635]

"There is no wrong way to treat me" resonated with so much 😂💀

[@howardzhang6391]

i didn't know lucas sin graduated from Yale. one of my role models.

[@tiffany6900]

More Lucas on F52! I’ve always learned a lot of great techniques from him that don’t seem to be well-known. Also Dan’s shirt is ❤ - if anyone has a clue where it’s from, please let me know!!

[@josephsf2452]

The hug at the end is priceless. Love both of these guys. Just so awesome to see them together.

[@hannahippo]

F52, can Lucas do a video reviewing different woks for a home kitchen? I've been wanting to get one but can't decide if I should just do a nonstick one or if it's worth the effort to get a carbon steel one. Honestly just love all of Lucas's videos!

[@michellehogaboam1879]

I just saw his reel about soy sauce. Can we have a video on soy sauce and what we use when? More Luca’s please!

[@poodlevlogs2037]

can we get more longer videos with lucas. that 30mins of egg video, i watched all of it

[@peanutButterJe11y]

Can we talk about how relatable his kitchen and home are? I mean it's way more tidy and organized (and what is that clay pitcher he has??), but I too do not have nearly enough counter space 😩 Respect ✊

[@aimeewynhausen9924]

So judgy - I am here for it! Paddle that rice!

[@cpp8227]

Dan and his guests never fail to inform and entertain; love these videos!

[@barbrafite9876]

Lucas I can’t thank you enough Lo Mai Gai as amazing can’t wait to give this a try ❤️

[@discolissa666]

I love the energy in this video :)

[@kjart]

Great combo!

[@abbyfenton3050]

Love this content! More please

[@blogbloglog]

Yay!! Loved this episode❤

[@hopekitisin3994]

What a great duo! I love Lucas Sin. More Lucascontent please

[@sarahwatts7152]

Looks delicious!

[@misswazzra]

This looks absolutely delicious!

[@pavana2810]

One of my fave dishes not always available at dim sum if my timing is off. So glad to have this Lucas Sin master recipe. The guys are so cute.

[@MrHyc3000]

So good, thanks for showing us how!

[@lacrhisc]

I love LOVE how automatic the wiping of spilled sauce was 😊

[@dianapassy]

I looove lo mai gai, so happy I’ll be able to make it at home now!

[@williamcarman7118]

You two are such a dynamic duo. Give us more this is fantastic!

[@SaharaNaphtalia]

the way Lucas took over in the kitchen. he is me, i am him😂😂😂😂

[@briley672]

Do love Lucas Sin! Was excited to see this and you two are making one of my favorites!

[@racheltatad1862]

Will be making this soon!

[@alanyoung159]

we love Lucas!

[@todd4671]

Looks amazing, will try to make following you. Btw , he was a good sport in trying to help , lol. Also, loved how Lucas was very smooth in explaining how not to stir rice , LOL

[@Yosaphina]

I love Lucas Sin on Food52. Have watched all of them and appreciate his take on everything he has demonstrated.

[@PearlChen]

You two are adorable cooking. This reminds me of when I have friends over to cook and I'm always directing them (and trying hard to not correct everything they do because they don't cook as much as me) -- haha

[@fullofsquishy]

I am also in love with this man

[@bladewolf39]

Every time I go for dim sum, I always have to get lo mai gai.

[@zw.9550]

太好了，谢谢。 我常去法拉盛买。现在我可以照你的方法去试。

[@johnsilva6583]

Absolutely jealous of Dan helping my hero chef Lucas. And he gets a hug too.

[@josephsf2452]

#SecretSaucewithGrossyPelosi PLEASE make more videos with Lucas Sin, you guys ROCK‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼

[@mwcarl2004]

Lucas is awesome, enough for me to subscribe.

[@lindurr645]

More Lucas!

[@hellayum4221]

We need a Lucas Sin kitchen + home tour!!

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I watch every single video of his that I see.

[@MrsRoper2015]

Dan adds so much chaos to this video. 😂

[@EricHunt]

Hahah foodie botanist here - the shot at 1:53 are water lilies, not lotus. Carry on!

[@appleby]

lol i totally had the same instinct as lucas when dan was fussing with the chicken in the pan and pressing on the cooked rice with the paddle i was ready to get out of my seat and stop him right there

[@zissou666]

Oh ❤ one of my favorite dishes! So happy to learn from Lucas! Love love love how he’s sharing his massive knowledge! This dish is in my opinion so underrated or not even known.. maybe because it’s not the most attractive food in the world! But never judge a dish by it’s wrapper ;) ..even though lotus leaves bring so much aroma and flavor.😍

[@VelvetCrone]

Yum!

[@josephsf2452]

Without reservation: The Secret Sauce of Grossy Pelosi are the BEST Food52 videos!!!!!!!!!!!

[@themarkit27]

Lucas was eating so fast 🤣

[@scottsummers4234]

Lucas 😍😍😍

[@arthurboehm]

Lucas is...prodigious.

[@kwokfanfan3606]

Lucas should create an episode on stocking the essential Chinese pantry.

[@ashleybernstein7786]

I see Lucas: I click I see Grossy: I click I see them both: I die

[@adac5338]

Great video Lucas! My version usually adds peanuts and roast pork. Why is your blessed symbol upside down?

[@1hayes1]

Lucas is so pretty. He kinda glows.

[@wayneng4505]

LO MAI GAI IS THE BESTTTT!

[@emilymiller2573]

I can smell it!! No not really, but I wish I could...

[@higashirinchiah1013]

We call this dish Hor Yip Fan in Malaysia. Our Lo Mai Gai is a completely different dish 😅

[@madlife143]

Hi. What is the brand of sticky rice mentioned in this video? Thanks

[@auvu8738]

More Lucas videos please

[@Genny-Zee]

I don’t know if it’s just the food or him but Lucas Sin is very HOT

[@josephsf2452]

Lucas Sin is a hot #asianhunk 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@albee3118]

I was reading the recipe and noticed that ginger wasn't listed as an ingredient under "Filling" but was mentioned in the paragraph under "Make the filling". Are we supposed to use the same ginger that was used in the chicken marinade?

[@lcc726]

food 52 give lucas his own show! lo mai gai is 1 of my go too's for dim sum

[@syncopate.]

0:56 Oh god the thirsty comments, but also, SAME....

[@lucioferio]

YOOOO where can i find that oil dispenser?? that's like a genie in a bottle.

[@bxw2721]

29 years1? Lucas must have started when he was 1 years old!

[@AL-vw6uw]

Does anyone know where to get an oil pourer similar to the one Lucas uses at 5.07?

[@iwatchalotofyoutube]

I see lo mai gai I hit like

[@lisamolinar]

Omg so Anal in the kitchen too funny that's all u can do is laugh cause even one is so different in their cookiing that style..XOXO Love ur Patience 💖 💗 Happy Autumn 🍂 🎃🎃🎃🎃✨️✨️✨️

[@khu7379]

theres that famous 10in pan lol

[@hkpfalldie]

1:55 only the lighter green plants are lotus, the rest are water lily

[@hughmann7785]

someone needs to make a meme of Lucas *inhaling* his own food.

[@HueMan888]

Lucas could paddle me like a pot of rice while he wears those shorts. I'd be glossy for him.

[@wizirbyman]

cute couple lol

[@azamarabear]

😮

[@ldc4817]

❤

[@neelambehl2179]

Hi lucus how old r you? By the way you r a excellent chef.

[@umami88]

Missed out the salted egg yolks?

[@snowdrop121]

He used it at the end, grated over the lo mai gai like cheese.