How to Whip Up the Ultimate Pao Fan: A Simple and Unexpected Recipe

Are you craving a hearty and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds without requiring hours in the kitchen? Look no further because today, we're diving into the world of pao fan – a delightful marriage of comforting broth and crispy rice that will leave you craving more with every spoonful.

About this dish

Pao Fan is a great and falvourful way of using many ingredients that would have otherwise been thrown away. Utilising the shells and heads of prawns to make the stock, to adding ingredients into the garnish for the dish.

Ingredients You'll Need:

Instructions:

1. Preheat oil in a pot and saute garlic and ginger until fragrant.

2. Add shrimp shells and stir fry until they turn reddish.

3. Add in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil, before letting it simmer for 30 minutes with the lid on.

4. Strain off the shells/heads and add sugar and salt (adjust to taste).

5. In a pan, pour some oil and scatter some rice in the oil.

6. Fry until the grains are lightly golden brown and crispy and puffy. Remove from the oil and place onto a paper towel.

7. Using the same oil, beat eggs (with seasonings) until foamy before pouring into the pan and frying until crispy.

8. Remove the eggs from the oil before placing onto a paper towel.

9. Bring the stock back to a boil and add shrimps and fish cake, big red chillies and boil.

10. You can choose to either add the rice into the broth or have it served separately.

Conclusion

In just a few simple steps, you've unlocked the secret to whipping up a bowl of pao fan that's bound to impress your taste buds and warm your soul. This unexpected recipe is a delightful twist on traditional comfort food that adds an element of excitement to your culinary repertoire. So, next time you're in the mood for a comforting yet easy-to-make meal, give this pao fan recipe a try!

Let the aroma of fragrant broth and crispy rice fill your kitchen as you embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the joy of home-cooked meals with a twist. Dive into the world of pao fan and savor every spoonful of this delightful dish that's as simple to make as it is rewarding to enjoy.

This recipe is done by Final Year students from Diploma in Restaurant and Culinary Management, Republic Polytechnic.

The project is a collaboration between SustainableBao and Republic Polytechnic.