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Noodle rolls are formed from a long rice noodle sheet that is then wrapped around a filling of barbecued pork, beef, shrimp, scallions or a Chinese donut and served with soy sauce. A dim sum favorite, noodle rolls are also served as part of a simple breakfast alongside a cup of hot tea.
At a restaurant, the rice noodle mixture and filling are combined on a steam-permeable cloth and cooked in large commercial steamers. The noodles are then finished with the addition of a warm, sweetened soy sauce as they are unveiled at your table.
At home, it’s best to work from packaged rice noodle rolls, as the delicate wrappers are difficult to make properly without the restaurant apparatus. Your rolls will vary in smoothness with the quality of the noodle you select, but a well-made filling will still result in a savory, aromatic final product.
Can you share any expert tips from your experience making beef noodle rolls? Want to ask a question before you try making it yourself? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below!
Beef Noodle Rolls Recipe
Makes: 4 Rolls | Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Adapted From: The Food of China: A Journey for Food Lovers
Ingredients
9 ounces ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
4 fresh rice noodle rolls
Directions
1. Combine the ground beef, egg, chicken broth, cornstarch, oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, green onions and cilantro. Set aside.
2. Carefully unroll the rice noodle rolls. Trim each in a rectangle approximately 6 inches by 7 inches. Divide the filling among the rolls, then re-roll the noodles.
3. Put the rolls on a plate in a large bamboo steamer, cover and steam for 5 minutes. Serve the rolls cut into pieces and drizzled with light soy sauce or oyster sauce.
Learn more about Beef Noodle Rolls from these Experts
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HT: Photo by Random Meal of the Day.
Zach
I can’t wait to make this, but what if I don’t have a bamboo steamer? Thanks.
Wes Radez
Worst case, just use a regular pot with a coil of aluminum foil at the bottom to hold your plate. ~Wes
Laurel K
Is there an easy way to print the recipe?
Wes Radez
At this point, Laurel, the best is just to cut/paste into a word processing program. ~Wes
Pauline
I love all dim sum. I simply can’t get enough of eating these delightful morish morsels. I could eat these Chinese dumplings, Cheong fun and buns all the time. They really are wonderful and so delicious.
Wes Radez
I endorse your passion, Pauline. ~Wes
Cayce
Where can you buy packaged rice noodle rolls? Are they fresh or dried?
Wes Radez
Hi Cayce, you can generally find them in any Asian market. They’re sold fresh in rolled sheets. ~Wes