Steamed Rice Rolls

Delicate, silky, and bursting with texture, these Steamed Rice Rolls are a staple of Cantonese cuisine, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light snack. Made from a simple batter of rice flour, tapioca starch, and water, these rolls achieve their signature translucent, tender texture through gentle steaming. The optional addition of dried shrimp gives a savory kick to an otherwise vegan-friendly dish. These rice rolls are served drizzled with a fragrant soy-sesame sauce and garnished with fresh spring onions and cilantro for a vibrant finish. Whether you're craving authentic dim sum at home or looking to explore a new cooking technique, this recipe is a must-try, combining ease of preparation with restaurant-quality flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice Flour
• 2 tablespoons Tapioca Starch
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon Spring Onions (Green Onions), chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Coriander (Cilantro), chopped
• 2 tablespoons Dried Shrimp (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca starch, and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add water to the dry mixture while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Ensure the batter is smooth.

Step 3

Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil into the batter and mix well. Set aside.

Step 4

If using dried shrimp, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, drain, and set aside.

Step 5

Lightly grease a flat baking tray or shallow plate that fits inside your steamer with the remaining vegetable oil.

Step 6

Bring water to a boil in your steamer.

Step 7

Pour a thin layer of the batter onto the greased tray. Optionally, sprinkle a few soaked dried shrimp on top.

Step 8

Place the tray into the steamer, cover, and steam for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the rice roll turns translucent.

Step 9

Remove the tray from the steamer and let it cool slightly before using a spatula to carefully roll up the rice roll.

Step 10

Repeat the steaming and rolling process with the remaining batter.

Step 11

Mix soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl to create the serving sauce.

Step 12

Serve the rice rolls drizzled with the soy sauce mixture and topped with chopped spring onions and coriander.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(614.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	894.5

Total Fat 25.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g
Cholesterol 88.5mg	0%
Sodium 2522.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 24.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 70.9mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 328.2mg	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: 25.6%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 63.4%