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The Pan-fried Rice Rolls My Dad's Made 100,000 Times

煎腸粉
Prep: 15 minCook: 10 minTotal: 25 minServes: 2

Ingredients

2 lbfresh rice rolls
4 tbspcooking oil
Sauce
1.5 tbspKikkoman® hoisin sauce
1.5 tbspKikkoman® oyster sauce
2.5 tbspKikkoman® light soy sauce
1 tbspsugar

Instructions

1
Prep

For the sauce, combine hoisin sauce (1.5 tbsp), oyster sauce (1.5 tbsp), light soy sauce (2.5 tbsp), and sugar (1 tbsp).

Then, use scissors to cut the fresh rice rolls (2 lb) in half.

2
Pan fry

Heat a wok on high heat, add oil (2 tbsp) when it’s just starting to smoke.

Add rice rolls to the wok, add 1 tbsp of oil around perimeter of wok, let the bottom sear for about 2 mins.

When the bottom of the rice rolls turn golden brown, flip them over, add another 1 tbsp oil around perimeter of wok, sear for another 2 mins

3
Plate

Transfer to a plate and use scissors to cut rice rolls into bite-sized pieces.

Drizzle a few tablespoons of sauce over the rice rolls (or serve separately) and garnish with sesame seeds.

Recipe by Daddy Lau · 2× James Beard Award Winner · madewithlau.com
Pan-fried Rice Rolls (煎腸粉)

The Pan-fried Rice Rolls My Dad's Made 100,000 Times

煎腸粉
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Serves
2
Daddy Lau
By Daddy Lau · 2x James Beard Awards · 60+ years
Published Mar 2025 · Updated Mar 2025

Why this recipe

The story
Pan-fried Rice Rolls (煎腸粉) — Daddy Lau
Daddy Lau

Most pan-fried rice rolls recipes online are tested only a handful of times. My dad used to make this dish multiple times a day, every day, for 60+ years and can make this in his sleep.

These are some of the most addictive, simple, chewy delectable bites of rice you'll ever have!

Thank you, Kikkoman!

This recipe is brought to you in part by Kikkoman. My dad has been using Kikkoman flavors throughout his 50-year career as a chef, and it's a privilege to get to partner with them on such a popular recipe, Mongolian beef!

  • Kikkoman products are a major flavor enhancer and bring out the “umami” taste, and helps balance and round out flavors
  • Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce is perfect for home cooks who are looking to cut down on their sodium levels, without sacrificing flavor
  • Kikkoman offers wide range of Gluten-Free Asian sauces, including Gluten-Free Oyster Sauce and Gluten-Free Hoisin Sauce
  • The KikkomanUSA.com Chinese site offers easy Asian recipes that home cooks can enjoy any night of the week

You can learn more about Kikkoman and follow them on social media here:

  • Website: https://www.KikkomanUSA.com​
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KikkomanChineseUSA (Kikkoman 萬字在美)
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kikkomanusa_chinese/ (Kikkoman 萬字在美)

Ingredients

Serves2
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Main Ingredients
2 lbfresh rice rolls
4 tbspcooking oil
Sauce
1.5 tbspKikkoman® hoisin sauce
1.5 tbspKikkoman® oyster sauce
2.5 tbspKikkoman® light soy sauce
1 tbspsugar

Instructions

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1

Prep

For the sauce, combine hoisin sauce (1.5 tbsp), oyster sauce (1.5 tbsp), light soy sauce (2.5 tbsp), and sugar (1 tbsp).

Then, use scissors to cut the fresh rice rolls (2 lb) in half.

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2

Pan fry

Heat a wok on high heat, add oil (2 tbsp) when it’s just starting to smoke.

Add rice rolls to the wok, add 1 tbsp of oil around perimeter of wok, let the bottom sear for about 2 mins.

When the bottom of the rice rolls turn golden brown, flip them over, add another 1 tbsp oil around perimeter of wok, sear for another 2 mins

3

Plate

Transfer to a plate and use scissors to cut rice rolls into bite-sized pieces.

Drizzle a few tablespoons of sauce over the rice rolls (or serve separately) and garnish with sesame seeds.

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