10 Cheap And Fast Economy Rice Dishes You Can Cook At Home

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One of the most common coffee shop food options, “cai fan” (economy rice) is also known to be the most convenient, affordable and easy Asian comfort food meals to enjoy. Best of all, it’s healtheir than many other more indulgent local food like char kway teow, laksa and chicken rice. Here are some of our favourite recipes of “cai fan” staple dishes, so you can cook them at home for your family.

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10 Cheap And Fast Economy Rice Dishes You Can Cook At Home

1. Trio Egg Spinach

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Make this Chinese zi char favourite at home with spinach, wolfberries, and a mixture of century egg, salted egg and regular egg.

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2. Braised Fish in Sichuan Bean Paste

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For a more child-friendly version of the fiery Sichuan mala fish, try one braised in the traditional Sichuan bean paste. More people in the family will be able to handle the heat and it will still be as delicious.

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3. Sweet & Sour Pork

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Another favourite commonly ordered to share at coffee shops, Chinese restaurants and zi char stores, this dish is best enjoyed with fragrant jasmine rice.

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4. Sichuan Chilli Chicken (La Zi Ji)

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The Sichuan peppercorn is known for the numbing ‘ma la’ feeling that is present in many Chinese dishes. Lightly toast it then grind to get the fragrant chilli powder.

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5. Speedy Yellow Coconut Curry

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There’s always a curry dish available in most “cai fan” stalls, and this version is a vegetarian option you can prepare easily at home.

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6. Fried Whitebait with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce

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Salted egg has been a trend in Singapore for a long time. This recipe features it in a sauce over crispy whitebait, which you can now find versions of in some economy rice stalls.

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7. Lemon Chicken

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This refreshing, zesty dish is perfect accompaniment for a bowl of steamed white rice. Serve it up for weeknight dinners or as part of a family celebration meal.

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8. Simple Japanese Egg Tofu

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Love tofu? Whip up this light, simple and tasty dish made from a savoury flavoured soy and egg tofu, prawns and minced pork, and costs less than $10!

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9. Pork, Tau Kwa And Bittergourd Stir-Fry

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10. Chinese Honey Chicken

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Relish in the goodness of honey with a crunch using this fried chinese honey chicken recipe, a dish found in some economy rice stalls.

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