2 ways to make spicy Chinese breadsticks (spicy sticks) with leftover rice that are extremely popular

Mix the flour and season the mixture

Put 190g of cold rice, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 10g of cornstarch, 10g of tapioca flour, and 60g of wheat flour into a bowl, and mix the ingredients together with your hands.

Add 20ml of water to the mixture and knead the dough with your hands until it forms a homogeneous dough that does not stick to your hands.

Roll and shape the dough

Sprinkle a little flour on the cutting board and knead the dough until it no longer sticks to your hands.

Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough, then shape it into long sticks by lightly pressing two lines on the dough with the edge of a knife and then cut deeply to separate it or directly cut the dough into long strips.

Steam the bread

Place the cut bread sticks into the steamer and steam for 15 minutes.

Coat with spicy sauce

To make the spicy sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon powder, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of roasted sesame in a bowl.

Next, pour 115 ml of cooking oil into a pan, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the mixture and stir well.

When the sauce in the pan boils, add the steamed bread sticks and mix well. Remember to stir continuously so that all the bread sticks are coated with spices. After about 2 – 3 minutes, remove them.

Final Product

In just 20 minutes, we have completed the spicy sticks. The finished product has an attractive color, and the sticks have a soft and chewy texture with a strong flavor.

Taste a piece, the pungent spiciness of chili combined with the aroma of cinnamon and garlic blend together, spreading in your mouth. This dish, while binge-watching a movie and sipping on a can of soda, is truly both reasonable and delightful.

Blend Leftover Rice

Put the prepared leftover rice into the blender, blend on high speed for about 15 – 20 seconds or you can place the rice in a mortar and pound it until smooth.

Mix Leftover Rice

Add to a bowl the mixture of prepared ingredients including: 6 tablespoons of flour, the blended leftover rice, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.

Then use a spoon to mix well, add a little flour to your hands and knead the dough until it forms a cohesive mass.

Shape the sticks

Let the dough rest for about 15 minutes, then divide it into small balls.

Place 1 ball on the cutting board, to prevent the dough from sticking to the board, sprinkle some flour on top and underneath the surface of the board, use a rolling pin or a specialized tool to flatten the dough.

Then use a knife to cut into bite-sized strands, and continue doing so until the mixture is finished.

Steam the mixture

Prepare a steaming pot, arrange each cut strand of dough into the steamer and steam for 10 minutes over high heat.

After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and open the pot lid, let the sticks cool and drain excess water for about 20 minutes.

Fry the sticks

After letting the sticks cool down, line the air fryer with aluminum foil and place the steamed sticks into the pot, frying for 4 minutes at 100 degrees Celsius.

Make the sauce

Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of five spices, and 1 tablespoon of white sesame into the pan.

Then mix thoroughly and stir on the stove over medium heat for 30 seconds until the mixture boils and completely dissolves. You can adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste. Finally, add the fried sticks into the sauce, mix well, and turn off the heat.

Final Product

Thus, the spicy noodle dish has been completed with eye-catching colors, taking a bite brings a chewy texture along with sweet and spicy sauce that is extremely tasty. This dish is very easy to make and is a fun snack for the family.