Pan-fried Glutinous Rice Cake

Last updated 2026-11-09 — Pan-fried Glutinous Rice Cake is essentially glutinous rice crisp. Made from glutinous rice, the best quality ones are clump-free and slightly golden brown. This unique and delightful snack from the water towns becomes a fragrant bowl of “Glutinous Rice Cake Soup” when served to guests — just add sugar and pour hot water over it. Making pan-fried glutinous rice cake is both a labor-intensive and skillful task; those with average skills often end up with clumped and burnt pieces that don’t dissolve well in water.