Sticky Rice Roll (Cifantuan)

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Rinse the glutinous rice

   Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear. Soak in water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

2. 02

   Drain the rice and spread it evenly

   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.

   30 min
3. 03

   Toast the youtiao

   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.

   5 min
4. 04

   Lay a piece of plastic wrap

   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.

5. 05

   Place half of the pork floss, half of the pickled mustard greens

   Place half of the pork floss, half of the pickled mustard greens, and one youtiao in the center of the rice bed.

6. 06

   Carefully roll the plastic wrap up,

   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.