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Delicious Cheung Fun (Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls)

Delicious Cheung Fun, also known as steamed rice noodle rolls, is a beloved dim sum dish featuring silky, melt-in-your-mouth rice sheets rolled with optional savory fillings like shrimp or minced pork. Served warm with a flavorful soy-based dipping sauce, this dish is perfect for dim sum enthusiasts or anyone looking to recreate Chinese restaurant favorites at home. Customize with your choice of fillings and garnishes for a personalized touch!

Clare Greco
Updated on Monday 02 December 2024
Delicious Cheung Fun (Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls)
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Cheung Fun, or steamed rice noodle rolls, is a classic dim sum dish that’s silky, savory, and versatile. These soft rice sheets are steamed, rolled with optional fillings like shrimp or minced meat, and served with a flavorful soy-based dipping sauce. Whether you enjoy them as part of a dim sum feast or a comforting homemade snack, Cheung Fun is a treat that’s sure to impress!

INGREDIENTS

  • Rice flour: 1 cup, for the smooth and delicate rice sheets.
  • Tapioca starch: ⅓ cup, to add elasticity to the batter.
  • Water: 3 cups, to create a thin, pourable batter.
  • Cooking oil: 1 tsp, for a silky finish and to prevent sticking.
  • Salt: A pinch, to enhance the batter’s flavor.
  • Optional fillings: Cooked shrimp, minced beef or pork, or fried shallots for extra flavor and texture.
  • For the dipping sauce: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp water, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil for a sweet and savory complement.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:
Combine rice flour, tapioca starch, water, oil, and salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth and let the batter rest for 30 minutes to ensure a silky texture.
Step 2:
Prepare a steaming tray or pan and lightly grease it to prevent sticking. Set up your steaming station.
Step 3:
Pour a thin layer of batter onto the tray and steam for 2–3 minutes until the sheet solidifies.
Step 4:
If using fillings, scatter them over the steamed sheet and steam for an additional minute.
Step 5:
Using a spatula, roll the noodle sheet into a tight cylinder. Repeat with the remaining batter and fillings.
Step 6:
To make the dipping sauce, mix soy sauce, water, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until combined.
Step 7:
Slice the rolled noodles into smaller pieces, garnish with fried shallots, and serve warm with the dipping sauce.

Serving and Storage Tips

  • Serve Cheung Fun immediately for the best texture and flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat by steaming to restore softness.

Helpful Notes

  • Use a flexible spatula to make rolling the noodle sheets easier.
  • Experiment with different fillings, like barbecue pork or vegetables, for a unique twist.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

  • Rest the batter for at least 30 minutes to allow the starches to hydrate fully, resulting in smoother sheets.
  • Steam the sheets one at a time for even cooking and easy handling.
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Cheung Fun

Silky steamed rice noodle rolls with optional savory fillings, served with a flavorful dipping sauce. A dim sum favorite you can recreate at home!

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes

Category: Hearty Mains

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Chinese

Yield: 4 Servings (4 servings of Cheung Fun)

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 1 cup rice flour (for the batter).
02 ⅓ cup tapioca starch (for the batter).
03 3 cups water (for the batter).
04 1 tsp cooking oil (for the batter).
05 Pinch of salt (for the batter).
06 Cooked shrimp, diced (optional filling).
07 Minced beef or pork, cooked (optional filling).
08 Fried shallots (to garnish).
09 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping sauce).
10 1 tbsp water (for dipping sauce).
11 1 tsp sugar (for dipping sauce).
12 1 tsp sesame oil (for dipping sauce).

Instructions

Step 01

In a bowl, combine rice flour, tapioca starch, water, oil, and salt. Mix until smooth and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.

Step 02

Prepare a steaming station with a steaming tray or pan. Lightly grease the tray to prevent sticking.

Step 03

Pour a thin layer of batter onto the tray. Steam for 2–3 minutes until the batter solidifies.

Step 04

If using fillings, scatter cooked shrimp, minced meat, or other choices over the steamed sheet. Steam for an additional minute.

Step 05

Using a spatula, roll the noodle sheet into a tight cylinder. Repeat with the remaining batter and fillings.

Step 06

Mix soy sauce, water, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl to prepare the dipping sauce.

Step 07

Slice the rolled noodles into smaller pieces, garnish with fried shallots, and serve warm with dipping sauce.

Notes

  1. Cheung Fun, or steamed rice noodle rolls, is a silky and savory dim sum dish often served with a flavorful soy-based dipping sauce.
  2. Perfect for dim sum lovers or as a homemade comfort food treat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
  • Protein: 3g