Vegan Taiwanese Fan Tuan (Rice Rolls)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sticky Rice
• 2 cups Water
• 4 pieces Vegan Youtiao (Chinese Fried Dough)
• 1/2 cup Pickled Mustard Greens
• 1/4 cup Dried Radish (Cai Po)
• 1/4 cup Vegan Pork Floss (Seaweed or Mushroom based)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the 2 cups of Sticky Rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Add the rinsed 2 cups of Sticky Rice and 2 cups of Water to a rice cooker, then start the rice cooker cycle. Cook for 30-40 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through and sticky.
2. 2While the rice is cooking, finely chop the 1/2 cup Pickled Mustard Greens and the 1/4 cup Dried Radish (Cai Po) into 1/8-inch pieces. In a large skillet over medium heat (300-325°F / 150-160°C), warm the 4 pieces Vegan Youtiao for 1-2 minutes per side until they are slightly warmed and crispier.
3. 3Once the 2 cups of Sticky Rice is cooked, let it cool in the rice cooker for 10 minutes; this allows the rice to become less sticky and easier to handle. Lay a large piece of plastic wrap (approximately 12x12 inches or 30x30 cm) on a clean, flat surface.
4. 4Spread about 1/2 cup of the slightly cooled sticky rice onto the plastic wrap, pressing it gently into a rough rectangle approximately 1/4-inch thick. Evenly sprinkle one-quarter of the chopped 1/2 cup Pickled Mustard Greens, one-quarter of the chopped 1/4 cup Dried Radish (Cai Po), and one-quarter of the 1/4 cup Vegan Pork Floss (Seaweed or Mushroom based) over the rice.
5. 5Place one piece of the 4 Vegan Youtiao across the fillings, near the edge of the rice rectangle closest to you. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of Soy Sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of Sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon of Sesame Oil over the fillings.
6. 6Using the plastic wrap to help, carefully lift the edge of the plastic wrap closest to you and roll the rice and fillings tightly away from you to form a compact log. Press gently along the length of the roll to seal it. Repeat steps 4 and 5 three more times with the remaining rice and fillings to make a total of 4 rolls. Serve the 4 Vegan Taiwanese Fan Tuan immediately.

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