Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Chen Fen)
Soft, silky steamed rice noodle rolls filled with seasoned ground meat, egg, and fresh greens—a classic Cantonese dim sum staple with a delicate, pillowy texture.
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This simplified method uses fresh rice noodle sheets that are spread flat, filled, and then carefully rolled before a brief steam. The result is tender, comforting, and perfect for a quick dim sum-style meal at home.
Ingredients
fresh rice noodle sheets
3 large sheets
ground pork or beef
100 g
eggs
2
fresh greens (such as bok choy or lettuce), washed and torn
a handful
cooking oil
for brushing
Instructions
1
Prepare the fillings
Season the ground meat with a pinch of salt. Crack the eggs into a bowl and lightly beat. Tear the washed greens into small pieces.
2
Fill and roll the noodles
Lay a rice noodle sheet flat on a clean surface. Spread a portion of the seasoned ground meat, a drizzle of beaten egg, and a few pieces of greens across the center. Carefully roll the sheet up tightly around the fillings, pressing the edges to seal.
3
Steam the rolls
Place the rolled noodles seam-side down in a steamer. Steam over high heat for about 8–10 minutes, until the filling is cooked through and the noodles are translucent and tender.
4
Serve
Remove from the steamer, let cool slightly, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Serve warm with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
