Din Tai Fung Shanghai Rice Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup of rice cake slices (about 200g), preferably pre-sliced for easy cooking
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, to infuse aromatic flavor
• 1/2 cup napa cabbage, thinly sliced, to add texture and freshness
• 3 green onions, chopped, for a mild oniony bite
• 100g pork belly or lean pork, thinly sliced, (optional but traditional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, for seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, for subtle heat and earthiness