Description
Ban Fan is a flavorful Chinese mixed rice bowl featuring a base of warm jasmine rice topped with shredded chicken or pork, sautéed greens, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce, finished with a fried or soft-boiled egg and garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional chili oil. This versatile one-bowl meal is perfect for a quick, balanced lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Protein
- 1/2 cup cooked shredded chicken or pork
- 1 egg (fried or soft boiled)
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup sautéed bok choy or spinach
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 green onion (sliced)
Sauce & Garnish
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Chili oil or sauce to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Start with a bowl of warm cooked jasmine rice as the foundation for your Ban Fan.
- Arrange the toppings: Place the shredded chicken or pork, sautéed bok choy or spinach, shredded carrots, and cucumber slices on top of the rice in distinct sections for visual appeal and texture contrast.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Stir the ingredients together to create a fragrant, savory sauce.
- Dress the bowl: Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the rice and arranged toppings to enhance flavor.
- Add the egg: Top the bowl with a fried or soft-boiled egg, depending on your preference, to add richness and protein.
- Garnish and optionally spice: Sprinkle sliced green onion and sesame seeds over the top. If desired, add a drizzle of chili oil or sauce for a spicy kick.
- Mix before eating: Combine all ingredients together in the bowl to enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Ban Fan is a flexible dish—feel free to swap in tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Add other toppings such as mushrooms, bean sprouts, or pickled radish to customize your bowl.
- Utilize leftover cooked proteins and vegetables to make this an easy weeknight meal.
- The egg can be prepared to your preference: fried sunny side up or soft boiled for a silky yolk.
