Steamed Rice - Varieties

Varieties

Most common is plain, steamed white rice, however a number of varieties and are served, many with specific cooking methods. Some varieties include:

• Thai steamed rice
• Sticky rice
• Sushi rice (cooked with the addition of Japanese rice vinegar and sugar)
• Basmati rice
• Original Steamed Fried Rice – Freshly cooked or aged rice stir-fried with garlic, then topped with a thick savory sauce laden with either beef, chicken or pork, shrimp and green peas, seasoned with Cebu's version of Patis and Soy Sauce. This is typical in most Dim Sum presentations throughout the Philippines. It was believed to be brought by Chinese immigrants from outside the country during the early 1900's and was considered to start in Cebu City. It is uncommon to the traditional Dim Sum that originated in China.