How to Make Chinese Donut Noodle Rolls

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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 Chinese donut 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!

Chinese Donut Noodle Rolls

Makes: 4 Rolls | Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Adapted From: The Food of China: A Journey for Food Lovers

Ingredients

2 Chinese donuts (yao tiu), each cut in half
1/4 cup sesame seeds
4 fresh rice noodle rolls

Directions

1. Toast the Chinese donuts to keep them warm and crispy.

2. Carefully unroll the rice noodle rolls. Trim each in a rectangle approximately 6 inches by 7 inches.

3. Put the rolls on a plate in a large bamboo steamer, cover and steam for 5 minutes.

4. Carefully roll the rice noodle rolls around the Chinese donuts and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve the rolls cut into pieces and drizzled with light soy sauce or oyster sauce.

Learn more about Chinese Donut Noodle Rolls from these Experts

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HT: Photo by Random Meal of the Day.