Chee Cheong Fun ( Steamed Rice Noodle Roll) Recipe

What is Chee Cheong Fun?

Chee Cheong Fun is the Chinese name for Steamed Rice Noodle Roll, a popular light breakfast in the Chinese community.

It was originally found in Southern China, the Cantonese community.

It rose to popularity in Hong Kong where Chee Cheong Fun is served as the side dish with Dim Sum ( minced meat wrapped in Wanton skin)

Chee Cheong Fun is made from ground rice, tapioca flour mixed with large amount of water.

Then, the flour mixture is poured onto a large round sheet of cloth on the steamer at high heat.

Once the rice noodle is formed, it is quickly rolled up into a long tube.

Usually, cooked ingredients are scattered onto the steamed rice roll before rolling it up.

Most commonly used ingredients are:

-Shrimps

-Roasted pork ( char siew )

-Minced beef

-Shredded vegetables

However, some people prefer to consume plain Chee Cheong Fun with black sauce seasoning.

During my childhood days, my mom used to buy pre-packed Chee Cheong Fun ( Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls) at the night market for the next morning breakfast.

Back then, Chee Cheong Fun was one of our culture local popular breakfast because it was cheap and easy to prepare compare to Fried Rice.

Morning rush is a normal “thing” that happened in most of my classmates household too.

Mommies panicked when children woke up late for school, school bus was on the way and breakfast wasn’t even on the dining table yet.

Hence, Chee Cheong Fun was the fastest and simplest breakfast idea for school age children, that mommies could prepare.

Mom used to open up the package, tumble the cold Chee Cheong Fun onto the plate, steam under high heat in 10 minutes ( water in a wok, use a steamer stand to steam the Chee Cheong Fun) with the ready-made thick gravy.

It was a heart and delicious breakfast for us.

Honestly, it was better than the usual and boring toast bread with butter or jam.

In addition, Chee Cheong Fun is often sold together with Dim Sum and steamed buns ( also known as pork bao ) for morning breakfast.

It is surprising that this traditional light breakfast is still available in the market after decades.

Chee Cheong Fun (Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls ) Recipe

Ingredients

– 1 packet Chee Cheong Fun ( Rice Noodles- sold in hypermarket and wet market )

– 1 tbsp Chinese BBQ sauce

– 1 tbsp light soy sauce

– 1 tsp sesame oil;

-1 tsp chilli sauce ( optional)

– 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds ( white )

Method to prepare:

• Cut the rice noodle rolls into thin strips.
• Place them on a flat plate.
• Pour 1 large bowl of water in a wok, bring to boil.
• Place a steamer stand in the wok, put the plate with the rice noodles onto the steamer and cover with a lid.
• Allow to boil for 10 min under high heat.
• While waiting, add the seasoning into a bowl. Put into the steamer during the last 3 minutes to heat up.
• Drain the excess water from the plate.
• Pour the heated thick sauce over the cooked rice noodles, toss lightly until well mixed.
• Serve immediately with crispy shallots.

More morning breakfast ideas:

Eggless Pancakes

Chocolate Chip Raisin Muffins

Heart Shape Egg Bread

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