Description
Ban Fan is a quick and comforting Chinese mixed rice bowl, perfect for busy weeknights. It features the savory aroma of sizzling garlic and oyster sauce, made with leftover rice and customizable ingredients.
Ingredients
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- For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce (Substitution: Use soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
- 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce (Can use tamari for a gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (Substitution: Use honey or agave syrup to taste)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced) (Use fresh garlic for the best flavor)
- For the Toppings:
- 2 Eggs (Cook eggs to your liking—scrambled or sunny-side up)
- 2 tablespoons Scallion (chopped) (Substitution: Chives or green onions can work as alternatives)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped) (Substitution: Parsley if cilantro is not available)
- For the Base:
- 2 cups Cooked Rice (Reheat if using chilled rice)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (Any neutral oil, like canola or sunflower, is suitable)
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, add oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, chopped scallion, and cilantro.
- Pour vegetable oil into a saucepan and heat over medium-high until it starts to smoke slightly.
- Carefully drizzle the hot oil over the mixture in the bowl.
- In the same pan, fry the eggs to your liking.
- Add the warm cooked rice to the bowl with the sauce mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Dish out your delicious Ban Fan immediately while hot.
- Optional: Add a sprinkle of chili flakes for an extra kick!
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best results as it is drier and prevents clumping.
- Monitor oil temperature carefully to avoid burning.
- Fresh garlic and herbs are recommended for optimal flavor.
- Customize with proteins like tofu, shrimp, or chicken.
- Add sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition and color.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat thoroughly before serving, adding a splash of water to prevent drying.
- For meal prep, keep components separate and mix while reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying and Sauce Infusion
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg