Q: What is Ci Ba in this recipe?
A: Ci Ba is a traditional Northeastern Chinese dish, often made from glutinous rice, and formed into a sticky, chewy texture.
Q: Can I substitute the vegetables in this recipe?
A: Yes, you can substitute with vegetables of your choice, but green pepper and green garlic are recommended for authentic flavor.
Q: Is it necessary to use Shouxi pot seasoning sauce?
A: While it adds a unique flavor, you can substitute it with a mix of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a little sugar if unavailable.
Northeastern Chinese Stir-Fried Ci Ba
Notes
Ingredients:
- Ci Ba (glutinous rice cake) 300g
- Eggs 2
- Green pepper 1
- Scallion half
- Green garlic 2 stalks
- Soy sauce 2-3 tablespoons
- Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
- Shouxi pot seasoning sauce 3-4 tablespoons
- Prepare all ingredients.
- Boil Ci Ba in cold water. Don't stir. When the water is hot, gently shake with chopsticks from the center to separate. Remove when the water boils.
- Heat oil and fry the eggs.
- Add scallion and green pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add Ci Ba, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shouxi pot seasoning sauce. Continue stir-frying, adding a little water. Add green garlic before taking off the heat and stir well.
- Plate and serve!
- Rich in carbohydrates and protein.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from green vegetables.
- Moderate in calories, but can be high in sodium due to sauces.
