Naw Mai Fan Recipe

Name: Naw Mai Fan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 cups glutinous rice (sushi rice); 2 3/4 cups cold water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil; 1 pound Chinese sausage; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1 tablespoon black soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 scallions, white and tender green parts only, sliced on the diagonal

Servings: persons

1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
2 cups glutinous rice (sushi rice)
2 3/4 cups cold water
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
1 pound Chinese sausage
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon black soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 scallions, white and tender green parts only, sliced on the diagonal

1
Add mushrooms to a bowl and cover with 1 cup warm water.
2
Let sit for 30 minutes to rehydrate.
3
Strain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid in a small bowl.
4
Rinse mushrooms and set aside.
5
Strain soaking liquid through a paper towel into a medium saucepot and set aside briefly.
6
For the rice, rinse rice in strainer under cold water.
7
Add rice, 2 3/4 cups cold water and salt to the saucepot containing the mushroom soaking liquid.
8
Cover and let soak for 30 minutes.
9
Remove lid, then turn heat to medium and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes without removing the lid.
11
Transfer to a mixing bowl, stir in vinegar, and cover with a clean damp kitchen towel and keep at room temperature.
12
Heat grapeseed oil over medium-high heat in a saute pan.
13
When the oil begins to shimmer, brown all sides of the sausage.
14
Pour most of fat from pan and return to stovetop.
15
Reduce heat to medium, stir in coconut milk, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
16
Cover and let cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the sausage is cooked through.
17
Remove sausage and let rest.
18
Then slice on the bias.
19
Return sausage to pan, add cooked rice, and stir to combine.
20
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper if needed.
21
Garnish with scallions.

360

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, 2 cups glutinous rice (sushi rice), 2 3/4 cups cold water, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Naw Mai Fan falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Naw Mai Fan

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