Fan Tuan: The Taiwanese Breakfast You Need To Learn 飯糰

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Quinoa offers a healthier protein alternative while regular rice is more economical.

fried dough sticks

🥗Healthier: baked bread

💰Cheaper: toasted bread

Baked bread reduces oil content, while toasted bread is often more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos is often less expensive.

pickled vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned vegetables

Fresh vegetables provide a crisp texture, while canned options are budget-friendly.

Rinse and drain sweet rice a couple of times until clean.

Add 2.1 cups of water to the rice cooker with 2 cups of sweet rice.

Cook the rice until firm and slightly sticky, ensuring individual grains are visible.

Bake pre-made fried dough sticks on medium heat until crispy.

Dice preserved sour mustard into thin strips and pan fry with vegetable and sesame oil on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes until browned.

Add a tiny bit of water to the sour mustard to reduce sourness, then add a pinch of sugar and mix well.

Prepare toppings: shredded pork, preserved radish, and diced scallions.

Fry 2 eggs over easy on high heat for about 3 minutes until crispy.

Use a wet towel wrapped in plastic wrap to shape the rice ball.

Layer rice and toppings in the towel, compressing into an oval shape.

Wrap tightly and shape the rice ball, ensuring everything is secure.

Serve wrapped in plastic wrap or a plastic bag.

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