Fried Rice Vermicelli Worms

Fried Rice Vermicelli Worms

　　Fried rice vermicelli worms are a specialty dish from Baise, Guangxi. Despite the name, these "worms" are not insects but a unique rice-based food product. The process involves grinding rice into a paste, steaming it, and then kneading the cooked rice on the back of a bamboo tray to form long strips—hence their worm-like appearance. These are called "rice vermicelli worms" due to their shape. Most are white, though some are dyed pink or yellow using food coloring, creating a vibrant and attractive look. Some shops serve smooth worms, while others have ridged ones—like the ones we bought here.

　　Ingredients:

　　One pound of rice vermicelli worms, half a carrot, a few stalks of choy sum, 2 liang (approx. 100g) of pork, one Chinese sausage, a small amount of cornstarch, oyster sauce, peanut oil, salt, and chicken powder

　　Instructions:

　　1. Slice the pork into thin strips and marinate with a little cornstarch and oyster sauce. Cut the carrot into strips and slice the Chinese sausage.

　　2. Heat a pan, add a little peanut oil, then stir-fry the pork strips, Chinese sausage slices, carrot strips, and choy sum.

　　3. Add the rice vermicelli worms to the pan and continue stir-frying. Pour in a little water, then add a bit of oyster sauce, salt, and chicken powder.

　　4. Stir-fry for a short while, then serve. A plate of flavorful fried rice vermicelli worms makes for a great breakfast choice.