Description
A representative local bento topping rice with Tainan's famous 'Xia Juan' (Shrimp Roll)—a filling of shrimp and pork wrapped in caul fat and deep-fried crispy—as the main side dish.
Restaurants serving Fried Shrimp Roll Rice
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Peeled shrimp
- Minced pork
- Caul fat(or Tofu skin)
- White rice
- Rouzao(Minced pork sauce)
- Various sides
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Xia Juan Prep] Pound fresh shrimp, mix with minced pork, celery, scallions, and sweet potato flour to make a filling.
- Roll thin and long in 'caul fat' (or ultra-thin tofu skin), batter thinly, and deep-fry at 180°C until crispy golden brown.
- Snip the freshly fried shrimp rolls diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
- [Bento Assembly] Serve white rice on a plate (or bento box).
- Lightly drizzle slightly sweet 'Rouzao (minced pork)' broth over the rice.
- Garnish with sides like stir-fried cabbage, Lu Dan (braised egg), and sweet-vinegared cucumber or ginger.
- Finally, top with the crispy Xia Juan, served with Taiwan's sweet/spicy 'Jiangyou Gao' and 'mustard (or wasabi)'.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Celery aroma and frying oil savoriness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Place store-bought spring rolls or shrimp cutlets on rice
Pairing
Cold Winter Melon Tea or Beer
Trivia
[For Everyone] The best choice when tired of 'meat bentos' like Pai Gu or Ji Tui. Plump shrimp and refreshing celery aroma are wrapped in crispy batter; highly popular with women as it's not too heavy. A must-eat local gourmet when visiting Tainan.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Dip the crispy shrimp roll in sweet thick soy sauce and sharp wasabi, bite, and follow up immediately by shoveling in the meat-sauce-soaked rice!
Allergen
Shrimp, Wheat, Soy, Egg (Depends on sides), Pork