Description
Silky smooth Cheung Fun rolls bring Hong Kong street food magic to home kitchens, offering delicate rice noodle sheets wrapped with savory surprises. Diners discover a perfect balance of texture and flavor that transports senses straight to bustling Asian markets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca starch
- 3 cups water
Batter Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Fillings:
- Cooked shrimp, diced
- Cooked minced beef or pork
Dipping Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
Garnish:
- Fried shallots
Instructions
- Create a silky batter by whisking rice flour, tapioca starch, water, oil, and salt until completely smooth. Allow the mixture to rest for 30 minutes, enabling the starches to fully hydrate.
- Set up a multi-level steamer with a flat, lightly greased tray or shallow pan to prevent noodle adhesion. Ensure water is simmering at a consistent temperature beneath the steaming surface.
- Carefully ladle a thin, uniform layer of batter onto the prepared steaming surface, tilting the tray to distribute evenly. Steam at medium heat for approximately 3-4 minutes until the sheet becomes translucent and firm.
- For filled variations, delicately scatter selected proteins like shrimp or ground meat across the steamed noodle sheet. Return to steam for an additional 60 seconds to integrate fillings.
- Utilize a flexible spatula to gently lift and roll the noodle sheet into a compact, cylindrical shape. Maintain consistent tension to create smooth, seamless rolls.
- Craft a complementary dipping sauce by blending soy sauce, water, sugar, and sesame oil until thoroughly combined. Adjust seasoning to personal preference.
- Slice the rolled noodles into bite-sized segments. Garnish with crispy fried shallots and serve immediately alongside the prepared dipping sauce.
Notes
- Perfectly smooth batter requires thorough whisking and resting time to eliminate lumps and develop silky texture.
- Use a non-stick steaming tray or line with parchment paper for easy noodle removal without tearing delicate sheets.
- Control batter thickness by tilting steaming tray gently, creating ultra-thin, translucent rice noodle rolls that melt in your mouth.
- Try diverse fillings like barbecue pork, beef, vegetables, or tofu to customize this versatile dim sum classic for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg