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How to Make Pao Fan
Pao fan, a porridge of leftover rice simmered in water, is a very Chinese way of eating leftovers, as well as salty, savory, fermented foods.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover cooked white rice
- 3-5 cups water
Instructions
- In a medium pot, add your leftover cooked rice. Add enough water to submerge the rice, about 3-5 cups. If you like your pao fan thicker, you should add less water and cook it for longer. If you like your pao fan thin, cook it for less time and add more water.
- Cook the pao fan over medium-heat, and simmer for 5-10 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- If you cook it for just 5 minutes, the rice will be heated through and the water will be hot, but it will still be in individual grains. If you cook it longer (up to 10 minutes), the water will reduce and the starches in the rice will break down, and you’ll be left with a thicker consistency closer to congee.
- Serve with your choice of salty dishes like chili bamboo shoots, fermented tofu, or dace fish, or with cold Chinese leftovers.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.