Snack · Steamed

Changfen (Rice Noodle Roll)

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The 'roll' is made from a liquid rice batter steamed into a thin sheet — closer to a crepe than a noodle in how it's actually cooked.

A thin rice-flour batter is steamed on a flat tray until it sets into a silky sheet, then rolled around shrimp, beef, or char siu, sliced, and doused in soy-based sauce.

Why it's made this way: The steaming method preserves a delicate, slippery texture suited to Cantonese cuisine's preference for freshness and lightness.