Lotus leaf wrap

Lotus leaf wrap

Lotus leaf wrap may refer to:
*Lo mai gai, a lotus leaf-wrapped Cantonese dim sum.
*Zongzi, a lotus leaf wrap served in Dragon Boat Festival.


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