Taiwanese Hand Roll (Fan Tuan)
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Learn how to make a delicious Taiwanese hand roll with Cal Rose rice, featuring crispy Chinese doughnuts, pickled mustard greens, pork floss, and a perfectly fried egg. This simple and flavorful recipe is a must-try for any fan of Taiwanese cuisine.
Note: You can easily find Chinese doughnuts, pickled mustard greens, and pork floss at any local Asian supermarket.
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ingredients
- 2 cups Calrose rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 2 pieces Chinese doughnut
- 1 cup pickled mustard greens
- 1/2 cup pork floss
- 4 fried eggs (over medium)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon fried shallots
Method
Step 1
Rinse the Calrose rice in cold water, draining 3 times until the water runs clear.
Step 2
Add 2 ¼ cups of water to the rice cooker pot, then cook according to the rice cooker settings.
Step 3
To cook the Chinese doughnut, place it in an air fryer at 350°F for 8 minutes or until crispy. Once done, remove and slice each doughnut in half, yielding four pieces.
Step 4
Lay a 14-inch sheet of plastic wrap flat on a smooth surface.
Step 5
Take ¼ of the cooked rice and spread it into a 10x8-inch rectangle, using a rice paddle to maintain the shape.
Step 6
Place a small amount of pickled mustard greens and pork floss near the center of the rice.
Step 7
Add a piece of the crispy Chinese doughnut, then top with a fried egg.
Step 8
Garnish with fried shallots, sliced green onions, and cilantro leaves.
Step 9
Carefully roll the rice into a burrito shape using the plastic wrap, making sure to keep everything tightly packed.
Step 10
Twist both ends of the plastic wrap to seal the hand roll.
Step 11
Remove the plastic from one end and enjoy!