Cheung Fun (Steamed Rice Noodles) Recipe
A rice noodle roll is a Cantonese dish commonly served either as a snack, small meal or as a variety of dim sum. In Hong Kong, In Hong Kong, you can find a simpler version of this tasty snack in hawker vendors in the streets of Hong Kong which is often served with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame sauce, and roasted sesame seeds. Try it out on our small group Kowloon tour!
You may find the video and Ingredients helpful if you wish to do and try making Cheung Fun at the comforts of your home.
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INGREDIENTS
Batter
1 cup rice flour , 110g
1/3 cup corn starch , 40g
50 g wheat starch
500 ml water
a tiny pinch of salt
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Filling
1/2 cup chopped shrimp , either dried shrimp or fresh shrimp
1/3 cup chopped green onion
Sauce
1/2 tbsp. oyster sauce
1/2 tbsp. dark soy sauce
2 tbsp. light soy sauce
2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. rock sugar
1/2 tbsp. sesame oil
Garnishing
Chopped spring onion
Toasted white sesame
Sha Cha sauce or fried shallots
PROCEDURE
In a large bowl, mix rice flour, cornstarch, wheat starch, salt oil and water. Stir well to make sure the batter is well mixed. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Prepare a rectangle or square pan and a large wok that can hold the pan. Bring enough water to boiling and then place your pan in.
In a small bowl, pour a small amount of oil and then brush the steaming pan with a very very thin layer of oil and then pour the batter in. (I pour around 3 tablespoons of batter each time and it should spread to form a very thin layer at the bottom). Make it even and then steam for 1 minute until the batter firms, then sprinkle shrimp and green onions. Re-steam for 2 minutes over high fire.
Transfer out, use a knife to separate the edges from the pan first and then roll it up to a 2-3cm wide tube. If you prefer, you can cut the tube into one-bite size sections.
To make the sauce
In a saucepan, add all the ingredients expect sesame oil and heat to boil. Then turn down the heat and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add sesame oil and ransfer out to cool down.
Now, you can enjoy your homemade Cheung Fun! It might look a lot of work to do this dish but it will all be worth it once you have tried and mastered making one for your family and friends! Happy cooking!