Rice Noodle Rolls—Guangdong
cheung fun, also known as rice noodle rolls, is a famous traditional snack from Guangdong, China, and is part of Cantonese cuisine. It's a staple at teahouses and night markets in Guangzhou, as well as a popular breakfast choice for many locals. These delicious rolls often contain a mix of meat, egg, and fragrant green onions, all drizzled with aromatic peanut oil and a specially seasoned soy sauce. It's simply irresistible!
INGREDIENTS
- 100g of pre-mixed Rice Noodle Rolls flour
DIRECTIONS
First, prepare the ingredients for the sauce: slice the onions and chop the garlic cloves.
Prepare the ground meat. Mix the ground meat with tenderizing cornstarch. Beat the egg, add salt, and mix well. Chop the green onions.
Tip:
Adding tenderizing cornstarch to the ground meat helps retain moisture and results in a smoother and more tender texture. Adding salt while beating the egg allows the salt to dissolve better in the egg.
Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly and set them aside for later use.
Heat oil in a pan until it reaches about 70% of its full heat. Add all the prepared ingredients and stir briefly to evenly distribute the heat. Fry until the garlic, onions, and cilantro start to turn golden brown.
Tip:
Using a variety of spices and ingredients such as ginger and scallions not only enhances the aroma of the sauce but also elevates its freshness and sweetness. Adding garlic cloves and cilantro can impart a unique fragrance to the sauce, making it more delicious. You can adjust the ingredients according to your taste to create a sauce with more layers of flavor and richness.
Pour in 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Stir well, then add 300g of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
(If you prefer not to eat the ingredients, you can remove them from the sauce.)
Take 100g of pre-mixed Rice Noodle Rolls flour and add 200g of water. Stir well until evenly mixed and set aside.
Tip:
You can buy it at the Chinese store.
Prepare a plate and brush oil on the surface. Then, add ground pork, vegetables, and green onions. Pour three spoonfuls of the Rice Noodle Rolls batter evenly over the ingredients, covering the surface. Heat water in a steamer, place the prepared plate inside, cover, and steam over high heat for 1-2 minutes.
Tip:
If you prefer thinner Rice Noodle Rolls, use less Rice Noodle Rolls batter for a better texture. It's recommended to use a specialized Rice Noodle Rolls plate for steaming. If you don't have one, you can use a baking dish or any flat stainless steel plate available at home.
Use a scraper to gently move the Rice Noodle Rolls from one side of the plate to the other, flipping it over as you go.
Tip:
Ensure that the container used for holding the Rice Noodle Rolls is flat and smooth. Applying a thin layer of oil to the surface of the container makes it easier to operate, and using a scraper will help smoothly remove the Rice Noodle Rolls.
Drizzle the sauce over the Rice Noodle Rolls, and there you have it! A delicious plate of Rice Noodle Rolls is ready to enjoy!