Ba Bao Fan

About Ba Bao Fan - Shanghai Cuisine

Shanghai Babao Rice is a classic traditional dish in Shanghai and a representative work of Shanghai cuisine. With a light and sweet taste and fine preparation, Ba Bao Fan is famous for its stir-fried, braised, coal-fired and steamed dishes. Ba Bao Fan is widely popular in local families and restaurants.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1. Take out the overnight rice in advance and break it up by hand (fresh rice needs to be spread out to cool and set aside)
2. 2. Beat the eggs and set aside
3. 3. Heat more oil in the pot, pour in the egg liquid and quickly spread it out.
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 back the scrambled eggs, add salt and soy sauce to taste, stir-fry over high heat and remove from the pan

Cultural Notes

Shanghai cuisine combines the characteristics of local cuisine and Zhoujiang cuisine, forming a light and sweet flavor. Shanghainese cuisine pays great attention to braised pork and sweet and sour seasonings. Tangli pork ribs, braised pork, and fried shrimps are all classic examples. Shanghai Babao Rice is a household name in Shanghai. It is a must-have dish at festivals and family gatherings and is the epitome of Shanghai cuisine food culture.