Fan Tuan

Fan Tuan is a delightful vegan Chinese breakfast dish featuring sticky rice rolls filled with savory ingredients, perfect for a nutritious start to your day. This unique combination of flavors and textures will satisfy your taste buds while providing a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice - 200 grams
• Water - 250 milliliters
• Pickled vegetables (e.g., pickled radish) - 50 grams, chopped
• Tofu (firm) - 100 grams, sliced into thin strips
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Chopped scallions - 2 tablespoons
• Nori seaweed sheets - 2 sheets, cut in half
• Coriander leaves - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked rice and steam it in a bamboo steamer lined with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel for about 30 minutes, until fully cooked and sticky.
3. While the rice is steaming, marinate the sliced tofu in soy sauce and sesame oil for 15 minutes.
4. In a non-stick skillet, lightly pan-fry the marinated tofu until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
5. Once the rice is done, let it cool slightly. Then, take a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and spread a thin layer of the sticky rice onto it, forming a rectangle about 1 cm thick.
6. Place the tofu strips, pickled vegetables, and chopped scallions in the center of the rice rectangle.
7. Using the plastic wrap, carefully roll the rice over the filling, ensuring it's tightly wrapped. Repeat this process for the other serving.
8. Cut each roll into bite-sized pieces and serve garnished with fresh coriander leaves. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 370
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in carbohydrates for energy, making it ideal for breakfast.
• Contains plant-based protein from tofu, supporting muscle health.

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