Description
Rice Noodle Rolls, or Cheung Fun, is a classic Cantonese dim sum dish featuring delicate, translucent rice noodle sheets rolled around savory fillings like shrimp, char siu (BBQ pork), or green onions. Steamed to perfection and served with a lightly sweetened soy sauce, this dish offers a silky texture and flavorful bite, perfect for breakfast or a light meal.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1 cup rice flour
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 tbsp wheat starch
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (plus more for greasing)
Optional Fillings
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Char siu (BBQ pork), chopped
- Green onions, chopped
Sugar Soy Sauce
- Light soy sauce, for serving
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tbsp water (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca starch, wheat starch, and water until you achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture. Stir in 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to help create silky sheets.
- Set up the steamer: Prepare a steamer with a flat tray or square pan that fits inside it, and bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Steam the batter: Lightly grease the tray with oil, then pour a thin, even layer of batter to coat the base. Cover and steam for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the rice sheet becomes translucent and set.
- Cool and roll: Remove the tray from the steamer and let the sheet cool slightly to set. Use a spatula to gently loosen the edges, then carefully roll up the sheet into a cylinder. If using fillings, place them evenly on the sheet before rolling.
- Repeat the process: Grease the tray again, and repeat the steaming and rolling steps with the remaining batter until all the rice noodle rolls are made.
- Make the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine light soy sauce, sugar, and water. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves completely, then remove from heat.
- Serve: Arrange the rice noodle rolls on a plate, drizzle them generously with the prepared soy sauce, and serve while warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can customize the filling based on preference; shrimp, char siu BBQ pork, or green onions are popular options.
- Ensure the batter layer is thin and even for the best texture of the rice noodle sheets.
- Keep the cooked rolls covered with a damp cloth if not serving immediately to prevent drying out.
- The sugar in the soy sauce is optional and can be adjusted to taste for a sweeter or more savory flavor.
- Use neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil for greasing to avoid altering the delicate flavor of the rice sheets.
- Rice noodle rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be gently reheated in a steamer to regain softness.
