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Cheong Fun

Cultural Context

Cheong Fun, originating from Cantonese cuisine, is a beloved street food and dim sum dish. Traditionally served with soy sauce and sesame oil, it features delicate rice noodle rolls filled with various ingredients like shrimp or char siu. This dish reflects the culinary artistry of Cantonese chefs and has gained popularity beyond China, often enjoyed in Asian restaurants worldwide.

CantoneseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200 grams pork mince
dried mushrooms
dried shrimp
Chinese wine
vegetable oil
shallot oil
spring onions

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and provides a vegetarian option.

char siu

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Grilled chicken is leaner and can be more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier and sunflower oil is less expensive.

1

Soak the dried mushrooms and dried shrimp in water.

2

Cut the soaked mushrooms and shrimp into small pieces.

3

Heat up vegetable oil in a pan.

4

Fry the dried shrimp and mushrooms until the mushrooms have a yellowish color and the aroma comes out.

5

Marinate the pork mince with one teaspoon of sauce and a bit of Chinese wine.

6

Prepare a tray for steaming, which can be any tray including a ceramic plate.

7

Place the marinated pork, shrimp, and mushroom mixture on the rice sheet and roll it up.

8

Stack the rolls in the steamer, ensuring they are not stacked too closely together to allow even cooking.

9

Steam the rolls for about 5-6 minutes until cooked through.

10

Prepare shallot oil by frying shallots in vegetable oil until aromatic.

11

Once steamed, drizzle the rolls with the shallot oil and sprinkle with spring onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Rice Noodle RollCheung FunSteamed Rice Roll

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