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Cantonese rice
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 164 kcal —
- Protein 5.5 g 11%
- Carbohydrate 24 g 9%
- Fat 4.9 g 6%
- Saturated fat 0.8 g 4%
- Fibre 1.7 g 6%
- Sugars 1.3 g —
- Sodium 361 mg 16%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 9 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0.97 mg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.91 mg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.12 mg 10%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.18 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 33 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 0.14 µg 6%
Minerals
- Calcium 16.7 mg 1%
- Iron 0.4 mg 2%
- Magnesium 8.5 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 60.6 mg 5%
- Potassium 78 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.5 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.1 mg 4%
- Selenium 1.2 µg 2%
- Iodine 2 µg 1%
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Questions about Cantonese rice
What is Cantonese rice?
Cantonese rice is a Chinese-style rice dish usually made with cooked rice, egg, peas, spring onions and diced meat such as ham or char siu. Recipes vary, but it is often served as a side dish or a simple meal.
How do you stop Cantonese rice from going soggy?
Use rice cooked ahead and chilled until firm; spread it out to cool quickly, then refrigerate it. Break up clumps before frying and cook in a very hot wok in small batches so the rice fries rather than steams.
Can you make Cantonese rice with freshly cooked rice?
Yes, but cook it a little less water than usual, then spread it on a tray to let steam escape and cool before frying. Chilled leftover rice is easier to separate and gives a drier, more distinct-grained result.
What do you serve with Cantonese rice?
Serve it alongside stir-fried vegetables, sweet-and-sour dishes or roast meats such as char siu. You can also add prawns or extra vegetables and serve it as a main meal.
Is Cantonese rice the same as fried rice?
Cantonese rice is a type of fried rice, commonly distinguished by ingredients such as egg, peas and diced ham or char siu. “Fried rice” is broader and can include many combinations of meat, vegetables and seasonings.
How long does Cantonese rice keep in the fridge?
Refrigerate it promptly in a shallow, covered container and eat it within two days. Reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout; cool cooked rice quickly rather than leaving it at room temperature.
Can you freeze Cantonese rice?
Yes. Cool it quickly, portion it into airtight containers and freeze; for the best texture, use it within about a month. Defrost in the fridge or reheat from frozen, stirring until piping hot throughout.
Can you reheat Cantonese rice in a frying pan?
Add a splash of water to a hot pan, tip in the rice and stir until it is steaming hot all the way through. Break up clumps as you heat it, and do not reheat rice more than once.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 25088 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
