Ba Bao Fan

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice 200g
• Red beans 50g
• Peanuts 30g
• Lotus seeds 30g
• Red dates 20g
• Longan 20g

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Take out the overnight rice in advance and break it up with your hands (fresh rice needs to be spread out and left to cool)
2. 2. Beat the eggs and set aside
3. 3. Put more oil in the pot, pour in the egg liquid, and spread quickly.
4. 4. Add red beans and stir-fry until cooked
5. 5. Pour in the rice and stir-fry over high heat until the rice grains are loose and distinct.
6. 6. Pour the fried eggs back, add salt and soy sauce to taste, stir well over high heat and serve.

Cultural Tips

Shanghai cuisine combines the characteristics of local cuisine and Zhoujiang cuisine, forming a light and sweet flavor. Shanghainese cuisine places great emphasis on braised pork and sweet and sour seasonings. Pork ribs, braised pork, and fried shrimp in soup are all classic examples. Shanghai Babao Rice is a well-known name in Shanghai. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is the epitome of Shanghai cuisine food culture.