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Comforting Soup Rice Cakes
Chinese dish ready in 8 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 3m
- Total
- 8m
- Servings
- 2
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Comforting Soup Rice Cakes
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rice Cakes (Nian Gao) | 1 package |
| Eggs | 2-3 |
| Meat (pork, chicken, or beef) | 50-100g |
| Leafy Greens (bok choy, Napa cabbage) | 1 handful |
| Vegetable Oil | 1 tbsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| MSG (optional) | to taste |
| Boiling Water | 1 large bowl |
- Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)1 package
- Eggs2-3
- Meat (pork, chicken, or beef)50-100g
- Leafy Greens (bok choy, Napa cabbage)1 handful
- Vegetable Oil1 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- MSG (optional)to taste
- Boiling Water1 large bowl
Cooking StepsHow to cook Comforting Soup Rice Cakes step by step
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Step 1Prepare all ingredients first. Use any vegetables you like and as many eggs as you prefer. This recipe serves 2.
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Step 2Fry the eggs in a bit of oil until the whites are set but yolks remain runny.
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Step 3Once the eggs are fried, add chili peppers if you like spicy food – skip if not.
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Step 4Break the fried eggs into chunks with a spatula. Pour in boiling water, add 1 tsp salt, and boil for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 5Add rice cakes and any vegetables that take longer to cook. Simmer together briefly.
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Step 6When the rice cakes are 90% cooked, add sliced meat (pork, chicken, or beef). Let cook through.
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Step 7Finally add leafy greens. Bring to a boil and turn off the heat immediately. Season with MSG to taste if using.
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Step 8A warm and comforting bowl of soup rice cakes!
Comforting Soup Rice Cakes
Chinese dish ready in 8 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 package Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)
- 2-3 Eggs
- 50-100g Meat (pork, chicken, or beef)
- 1 handful Leafy Greens (bok choy, Napa cabbage)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- to taste MSG (optional)
- 1 large bowl Boiling Water
Instructions
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Prepare all ingredients first. Use any vegetables you like and as many eggs as you prefer. This recipe serves 2.
-
Fry the eggs in a bit of oil until the whites are set but yolks remain runny.
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Once the eggs are fried, add chili peppers if you like spicy food – skip if not.
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Break the fried eggs into chunks with a spatula. Pour in boiling water, add 1 tsp salt, and boil for 2-3 minutes.
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Add rice cakes and any vegetables that take longer to cook. Simmer together briefly.
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When the rice cakes are 90% cooked, add sliced meat (pork, chicken, or beef). Let cook through.
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Finally add leafy greens. Bring to a boil and turn off the heat immediately. Season with MSG to taste if using.
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A warm and comforting bowl of soup rice cakes!
Recipe Details
Common Questions
How can I make this spicier?
Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.
