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Fan Tuan Recipe (Stuffed Sticky Rice Rolls, 饭团)

Published: Jan 28, 2024 · Modified: Apr 3, 2024 by Yuan

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When it comes to classic Chinese breakfast foods, Fan Tuan stands out as a beloved breakfast staple that everyone loves. This chewy and delicious street food, also known as Ci Fan Tuan, is a sweet rice roll made with simple ingredients. Today, I'll introduce a Fan Tuan recipe for making Fan Tuan at home, including the ingredients and step-by-step rolling instructions. Get ready to add a new go-to dish to your recipe list. Read on for more!

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Ingredients

For the rice:

Glutinous rice: It is the base ingredient and is also called sticky rice. The cooked sticky rice holds the filling together and provides a chewy texture.

Water: For cooking the glutinous rice.

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Rest of the ingredients:

Roasted sesame seeds: Sesame seeds are a common ingredient in many Chinese dishes, and they add a nutty flavor to the filling. I used black sesame seeds. You can also use white sesame seeds.

Sugar: Sugar adds a hint of sweetness to the roasted sesame seeds. It balances out the savory flavors of the other ingredients.

Green onion:  Green onions add a mild fresh onion taste and a pop of color to the fan tuan.

Pork floss: The Chinese name is Rou Song 肉松. They add a savory and meaty flavor to the filling. If you have not had Chinese pork floss before, pork floss is a dried meat product with a fluffy, fibrous texture, commonly used as a topping or filling in various Chinese dishes.

Preserved Chinese vegetables: The Chinese name of this ingredient is Zha Cai 榨菜. It is basically pickled mustard greens. It adds a salty and tangy flavor to the filling. Preserved Chinese vegetables are typically fermented or pickled, providing a unique umami taste.

You Tiao 油条: People also call it "Chinese fried dough sticks" or "Chinese fried cruller." They have a crispy and doughy texture and are a popular breakfast item in China. It adds crunchiness to the sticky rice filling.

Other equipment you may need

Sheets of plastic wrap: Plastic wrap is used to cover the sushi mat when assembling the fan tuan. It prevents the sticky rice from sticking and makes it easier to roll the fan tuan tightly.

Sushi mat, sushi roller: If you don't have a sushi mat available, you can also use a clean kitchen towel. To do so, simply lay a clean kitchen towel flat on your work surface. Then, place the plastic wrap on top of the towel. Use the towel to help you roll the fan tuan tightly, applying pressure as you roll.

Detailed rolling instructions

Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear. Drain well. Combine the rice in a rice cooker with water. You can soak the rice if you want; It is optional. Cook it in a rice cooker at a sticky rice setting until the rice is tender and sticky. Set aside and let it cool.

In the meantime, add roasted black sesame seeds and sugar into a grinder and grind until it is powder. (Please feel free to adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.) Remove it from the grinder and set aside. Chop the green onion into fine pieces and set aside.

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Lay out the sushi mat on a clean work surface and place a piece of plastic wrap on the sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of the warm sticky rice over the plastic wrap, leaving space around the edges.

Spread out the black sesame seeds mixture in the center of the rice layer as the first layer. Followed by pork floss and You tiao as the second and the third layer. Sprinkle some preserved Chinese vegetables (Zha cai) and chopped green onions on the top as the top layer.

Using the sushi mat, carefully roll the rice layer into a cylindrical shape, enclosing the fillings. Seal the edges by pressing them together. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to secure the roll tightly.

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Once the rice roll is shaped, slice it into half or your preferred portions. Repeat the same process until you use up all the ingredients. Serve Fan Tuan with or without your favorite dipping sauce.  Enjoy!

Tips: You can enjoy Fan Tuan at any time of the day. Pair it with warm soy milk, a fried egg, or even a side of rice porridge for a complete meal.

Variations

This Fan Tuan recipe can be customized with various fillings based on personal preferences. Here are some popular variations of the Fan Tuan recipe: 

Different fillings: Fan Tuan may include ingredients like rotisserie duck, ground pork, or other type of meat floss. 

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Different base: For a healthier version, use purple sticky rice or a mixture of grains instead of glutinous rice. Fill the fan tuan with your favorite ingredients, then sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the Fan Tuan.

Dipping sauces: Fan Tuan is often enjoyed on its own due to its flavorful and varied fillings. However, if you'd like to add a dipping sauce, you can use soy sauce, spicy sauce, or sesame oil mixed with a pinch of salt for some extra flavor.

Final thought

The combination of chewy, sticky rice and delicious fillings creates a dish that has become a favorite breakfast choice for many Asian people. Fan Tuan is a perfect breakfast or snack option for anyone looking for a tasty meal. Whether you're a fan of traditional Chinese cuisine or simply looking to try something new, this Fan Tuan recipe is a must-try. See you next time as I get into more delicious recipes for you to try. Happy cooking!

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Fan Tuan Recipe (Stuffed Sticky Rice Rolls, 饭团)

When it comes to classic Chinese breakfast foods, Fan Tuan stands out as a beloved breakfast staple that everyone loves.
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 269kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups glutinous rice sticky rice
  • 1⅓ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
  • ½ tablespoon sugar
  • 1 stalk green onion
  • 1 cup pork floss 肉松
  • ¼ cup preserved Chinese vegetables 榨菜
  • 2 You Tiao Chinese fried dough sticks 油条

Instructions

  • Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear. Drain well. Combine the rice in a rice cooker with water. You can soak the rice if you want; It is optional. Cook it in a rice cooker at a sticky rice setting until the rice is tender and sticky. Set aside and let it cool.
  • In the meantime, add roasted black sesame seeds and sugar into a grinder and grind until it is powder. (Please feel free to adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.) Remove it from the grinder and set aside. Chop the green onion into fine pieces and set aside.
  • Lay out the sushi mat on a clean work surface and place a piece of plastic wrap on the sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of the warm sticky rice over the plastic wrap, leaving space around the edges.
  • Spread out the black sesame seeds mixture in the center of the rice layer as the first layer. Followed by pork floss and You tiao as the second and the third layer. Sprinkle some preserved Chinese vegetables (Zha cai) and chopped green onions on the top as the top layer.
  • Using the sushi mat, carefully roll the rice layer into a cylindrical shape, enclosing the fillings. Seal the edges by pressing them together. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to secure the roll tightly.
  • Once the rice roll is shaped, slice it into half or your preferred portions. Repeat the same process until you use up all the ingredients.
  • Serve Fan Tuan with or without your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

You can enjoy Fan Tuan at any time of the day. Pair it with warm soy milk, a fried egg, or even a side of rice porridge for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.3g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 13.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 13.2g | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 4mg
Tried this recipe? Leave a comment below, and tag me @sassychopsticks9 or tag #sassychopsticks9 on Instagram!

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Comments

  1. Gloria says

    February 05, 2024 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    This is an interesting recipe. We love making Asian food at home. I will give this a try soon. Perfect recipe for having fun in the kitchen.

    Reply
  2. Enriqueta E Lemoine says

    February 05, 2024 at 7:20 pm

    5 stars
    I never had this before, and I'm so curious about it. You create a new need in me. Now, I HAVE to go to the Chinese market to get the supplies to recreate this. Thanks for the recipe and the inspiration.

    Reply
  3. Lauren says

    February 06, 2024 at 8:24 am

    5 stars
    This recipe looks so unique and fun to make! My husband and I love trying new things - adding these to the list to find the ingredients for asap!

    Reply
  4. Marta says

    February 06, 2024 at 9:42 am

    5 stars
    I've never tried fan tuan before and now it's my new favorite dish! Your instructions made it easy to assemble, which was the one thing I wasn't sure about.

    Reply
  5. anna says

    February 06, 2024 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    Loved this unique recipe! I made it with shredded duck, and it worked out beautifully! Your instructions and step by step photos made it a really easy process to follow!

    Reply
  6. Bernice says

    February 06, 2024 at 11:48 am

    5 stars
    Okay, I've never had you tiao like this before! how fun! I know exactly where to get fresh you tiao and I'm heading there this weekend so I can make this recipe.

    Reply
  7. Savita says

    February 08, 2024 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    These stuffed sticky rice rolls are a delightful treat that takes me right back to the streets of Asia!

    Reply
  8. Tammy says

    February 09, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    I've never heard of this before but my goodness it looks phenomenal! What a delicious breakfast dish! I cannot wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  9. Veronika says

    February 10, 2024 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    This was such a unique dish! I'm not used to eating rice for breakfast so this was a fun recipe to try, we really liked it!

    Reply
  10. Jacqueline Debono says

    February 10, 2024 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    These stuffed rice rolls are so delicious. I used leftover roast duck as I can't find pork floss where I live. I was so pleased with how they turned out!

    Reply
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