Tube Rice Cake
An old-school favorite! Glutinous rice steamed with rich braised pork sauce, then inverted onto a plate and topped with braised meat, fish floss, and pickled cucumber. Every bite is nostalgia.
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
40 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
4 servings
Allergen Warning
This recipe contains: Soy, fish
Ingredients (10 items)
- Glutinous rice300 g
- Ground pork150 g
- Dried shrimp20 g
- Shallots3 pcs
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Rice cooking wine (Michiu)1 tbsp
- Rock sugar1 tsp
- Five-spice powder0 ½ tsp
- Fish floss0
- Pickled cucumber0
Instructions
- 1
Soak glutinous rice for 2 hours, drain, and cook in a rice cooker with 0.7 cups water.
Don't overcook the rice — keep the grains distinct.
- 2
Slice and fry shallots until crispy. Soak dried shrimp, then drain.
- 3
Sauté shallots and dried shrimp in hot oil. Add ground pork and break apart.
- 4
Add soy sauce, rice wine, rock sugar, five-spice, and half a bowl of water. Simmer into a braising sauce.
Low Heat - 5
Take a glass or cup, layer some braised meat at the bottom, fill with glutinous rice, and press firmly.
- 6
Invert onto a plate, pour over remaining sauce, and top with fish floss and pickled cucumber.
Mix everything together when eating so every bite gets the sauce.
Voice Guide
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Estimated from ingredient database. Actual values may vary.
Food Safety Reminder
Please check ingredient freshness before cooking. Ensure food is heated to a core temperature of 70°C or above. Use separate cutting boards and knives for raw and cooked foods to avoid cross-contamination. If you have food allergies, please verify all ingredient labels carefully.
FAQ
Can I prepare this dish in advance?▾
Most Taiwanese home dishes can be prepped ahead. Wash and chop ingredients in advance, and pre-mix sauces. Cooking day will be much faster.
Where can I buy the ingredients?▾
Most ingredients are available at Asian supermarkets, H Mart, 99 Ranch, or online. For specialty items, check your local Chinatown or order from retailers like Weee!
Can I make a vegetarian version?▾
Yes! Replace meat with tofu skin, dried shiitake mushrooms, or king oyster mushrooms. Substitute oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom sauce for great results.
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