At the table
Choose fillings and chili level before ordering. Eat a wrapped portion in small bites, peeling back any packaging; use a spoon for a bowl and combine rice with toppings.
Contains pork and peanuts; soy sauce may contain wheat. Rice is sticky and pork pieces may be hard.
Ask “少放辣椒，不放糖可以吗？” for less chili and no added sugar. Removing pork pieces does not remove lard already mixed into the rice.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Chili and sugar amounts vary. Fish mint, potato and kelp are among additional fillings; they are not included in every serving.
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Rich, salty and tangy, with chili heat and sometimes a little sugar.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Chewy, cohesive rice contrasts with crunchy pork and peanuts.
- How it’s made
- Glutinous rice is soaked and steamed, seasoned, then combined with prepared toppings.
Chili and sugar amounts vary. Fish mint, potato and kelp are among additional fillings; they are not included in every serving.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Guizhou.
About this regional connection
Guizhou: Guiyang savory breakfast preparation, distinct from Zhenfeng rice or colored festival rice.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有贵阳糯米饭吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A substantial Guiyang breakfast
Sticky rice is a familiar part of Guiyang breakfast alongside rice noodles and wheat noodles. Small eateries offer different combinations of savory and crisp toppings.