{"id":"recipe_a95d35a1a6","slug":"sticky-rice-roll-cifantuan","title":"Sticky Rice Roll (Cifantuan)","description":"A classic East Asian breakfast staple consisting of chewy glutinous rice wrapped around a crispy fried dough stick, savory pork floss, and tangy pickled vegetables.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups glutinous rice (sticky rice)","name":"Glutinous Rice","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"soaked overnight","group":"Rice Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 youtiao (Chinese fried dough sticks)","name":"Youtiao","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fried","notes":"Chinese fried dough sticks","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 tbsp pork floss (rousong)","name":"Pork Floss","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"4","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"shredded","notes":"also known as rousong","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 tbsp chopped pickled mustard greens (zha cai)","name":"Pickled Mustard Greens","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"4","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"or pickled radish","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 1/4 cups water for steaming","name":"Water","quantity":300,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"for steaming","group":"Rice Base","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear. Soak in water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rinse the glutinous rice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Drain the rice and spread it evenly in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth. Steam over high heat for 25-30 minutes until the rice is translucent and chewy.","group":"Cooking","title":"Drain the rice and spread it evenly","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While rice is steaming, toast the youtiao (fried dough sticks) in a toaster oven at 350°F (177°C) for 3-5 minutes until they regain their crispiness.","group":"Preparation","title":"Toast the youtiao","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Spread about half of the cooked glutinous rice into a rectangular shape on the plastic wrap.","group":"Assembly","title":"Lay a piece of plastic wrap","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place half of the pork floss, half of the pickled mustard greens, and one youtiao in the center of the rice bed.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place half of the pork floss, half of the pickled mustard greens","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Carefully roll the plastic wrap up, using it to press the rice firmly around the fillings. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to tighten the roll into a cylinder.","group":"Assembly","title":"Carefully roll the plastic wrap up,","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Soaking the glutinous rice overnight is crucial for the best texture. If you prefer a sweet version, omit the pickles and pork floss and sprinkle the rice with sugar and toasted sesame seeds instead.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["steam","noCook"],"equipment":["steamer basket","cheesecloth","plastic wrap","toaster oven"],"diet":["dairy_free"],"allergens":["wheat","soy"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"rolls","note":"Standard breakfast size"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Rice can be soaked ahead of time. The rolls are best eaten immediately to maintain the crunch of the dough stick."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Re-steam for 5-10 minutes to soften rice, though the center will lose its crunch.","reheatingNotes":"Steaming is better than microwaving to prevent the rice from hardening."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a95d35a1a6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a308e1f8-bf3b-47f0-b66d-28570b677f8a","imageAlt":"Sticky Rice Roll (Cifantuan) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["shanghai","street food","sticky rice","savory","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sticky Rice Roll (Cifantuan)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:58:54.720Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:58:54.720Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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