Dairy-Free Rice Noodle Rolls (Chee Cheong Fun)

Delicate, silky, and completely dairy-free, these Rice Noodle Rolls (Chee Cheong Fun) are a Southeast Asian street food classic you can now master at home. Crafted with a simple yet authentic batter made from rice flour, tapioca starch, and cornstarch, these steamed rolls are light, chewy, and wonderfully translucent. This easy recipe comes together in just 45 minutes and is perfect for a plant-based appetizer, snack, or side dish. Drizzle them with homemade sweet soy sauce for a burst of umami flavor, and elevate each bite with optional toppings like spicy chili sauce, toasted sesame seeds, or fresh green onions. Ideal for anyone with dietary restrictions, this recipe is free of dairy while delivering all the authentic flavors of this beloved dim sum staple. Whether you're hosting or meal-prepping, these versatile rice noodle rolls are guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice flour
• 0.5 cup Tapioca starch
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2.5 cups Water
• 3 tablespoons Neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola)
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Water (for soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon Chopped green onions

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, tapioca starch, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add 2.5 cups of water, stirring continuously until you get a smooth batter. Ensure there are no lumps.

Step 2

Set up a large steamer on the stove. Bring water to a rolling boil and keep it boiling while you prepare the noodle rolls.

Step 3

Lightly oil a flat-bottomed plate or tray that fits inside the steamer using one tablespoon of neutral oil.

Step 4

Pour a thin layer of batter onto the oiled plate, just enough to cover the surface evenly. Tilt the plate gently to spread the batter.

Step 5

Place the plate in the steamer and cover. Steam for 3 to 4 minutes or until the noodle sheet becomes transparent.

Step 6

Remove the plate carefully from the steamer. Brush the surface with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Once it cools slightly, use a spatula to gently roll up the rice noodle sheet into a log. Transfer to a serving plate and cover to keep warm.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining batter, re-oiling the plate each time.

Step 9

While steaming the noodle sheets, prepare the sweet soy sauce. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of water, and sugar over low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 10

Serve the rice noodle rolls warm, drizzled with sweet soy sauce and optionally topped with chili sauce, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1045.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1602.3

Total Fat 45.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2998.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.7g
Protein 17.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 92.2mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 298.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.5%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 70.2%