Yuan Yang Fan

Yuan Yang Fan is a comforting and flavorful Chinese midnight dish that combines fragrant rice with a medley of savory toppings, perfect for late-night cravings. This gluten-free recipe features a delightful blend of spices and fresh ingredients that create a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 150 grams
• Water - 300 ml
• Chicken breast - 100 grams, diced
• Shrimp - 100 grams, peeled and deveined
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Coriander leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and 300 ml of water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
2. In a frying pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the diced chicken breast to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Stir in the soy sauce and chili flakes (if using), then remove from heat.
5. In a separate small pan, lightly scramble the egg over low heat until just set, then remove from the heat.
6. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and divide it into two bowls. Top each bowl with the chicken and shrimp mixture, scrambled egg, and chopped spring onions.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 63 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken and shrimp, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil, beneficial for heart health.

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