Cylinder-steamed sticky rice 筒仔米糕
Cylinder-steamed sticky rice is featured among the local specialties of Taiwan.
Sticky rice is steamed in a small cylindrical mold with savory toppings. Eat the compact serving with the shop's sauce as a snack or light meal.
How it is made
Sticky rice is cooked in small cylindrical molds with savory ingredients or toppings, then turned out onto a plate. Sauce is added according to the shop's local style.
Flavour & texture
The rice is compact and chewy, holding the mold's shape while absorbing meat or mushroom flavors. A little sauce makes the dense grains easier to separate.
Local roots & traditions
Tongzai migao is a Taiwanese snack or light meal distinct from a loosely served bowl of ordinary rice.
How to order Cylinder-steamed sticky rice
Start with one small cylinder and ask what toppings are included.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 筒仔米糕 for Cylinder-steamed sticky rice. Start with one small cylinder and ask what toppings are included.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.