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title: "Pan-Fried Glutinous Rice Cake (ci ba) with Egg (蛋煎糍粑)"
description: "A simple, quick & easy snack with a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior, coated in egg and sweetness — a classic Southern home-style flavor. Glutinous rice cake (ci ba) provides plenty of carbs, while egg adds protein. It's calorie-dense but very filling. The process is extremely simple, even for beginners, and takes only about 10 minutes in total."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/breakfast_dan-jian-ci-ba.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/breakfast_dan-jian-ci-ba/"
---

# Pan-Fried Glutinous Rice Cake (ci ba) with Egg

**蛋煎糍粑 · dàn jiān cí bā**

> Time: 10 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 379 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Breakfast](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/breakfast/) (早餐)

A simple, quick & easy snack with a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior, coated in egg and sweetness — a classic Southern home-style flavor. Glutinous rice cake (ci ba) provides plenty of carbs, while egg adds protein. It's calorie-dense but very filling. The process is extremely simple, even for beginners, and takes only about 10 minutes in total.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/breakfast_dan-jian-ci-ba.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 2 pieces Glutinous rice cake (ci ba) (糍粑) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose glutinous rice cake (ci ba) made from pure glutinous rice with a firm texture — it's easier to cut.
- 1 piece Eggs (鸡蛋) — per serving
  - Tip: Use fresh free-range eggs; the darker yolks produce a richer flavor when pan-fried.
- 10 g (suggested 8 g-15 g) Brown sugar (红糖) — per serving
  - Tip: White sugar can be substituted, but brown sugar has a deeper, more mellow flavor.
- 10-15 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: Use a mild-flavored cooking oil, such as corn oil or sunflower oil.
- 2 g Salt (食用盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular salt works fine.

## Tools

Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Bowl, Skillet, Chopsticks, Spoon

## Method (6 steps)

1. **Prep the Ingredients** — Cut the glutinous rice cake (ci ba) into small rectangular pieces for even cooking later, making sure they are uniform in size.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: If the knife sticks while cutting, wipe a little water on the blade.
   ![Step 1: Prep the Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_dan-jian-ci-ba/step_1.jpg)
2. **Make the Egg Mixture** — Crack one egg into a bowl and beat it thoroughly. Add 2g of salt and stir to combine.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Beating the egg well gives a fluffier egg coating when pan-fried.
   ![Step 2: Make the Egg Mixture](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_dan-jian-ci-ba/step_2.jpg)
3. **Coat with Egg** — Place each cut piece of glutinous rice cake (ci ba) into the beaten egg, coating both sides completely.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Make sure every side of the glutinous rice cake (ci ba) is evenly coated with egg.
   ![Step 3: Coat with Egg](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_dan-jian-ci-ba/step_3.jpg)
4. **Pan-Fry on Low Heat** — Pour 10ml of cooking oil into a skillet, add the coated pieces of glutinous rice cake (ci ba), and pan-fry on low heat until softened.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Space the pieces apart when adding them to the pan so they don't stick together.
   ![Step 4: Pan-Fry on Low Heat](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_dan-jian-ci-ba/step_4.jpg)
5. **Pour in the Remaining Egg** — Slowly pour the remaining egg mixture over the top of the glutinous rice cake (ci ba), filling in the gaps.
   - Duration: 40 sec
   - Tip: Adjust the amount of egg based on how much glutinous rice cake (ci ba) you have.
   ![Step 5: Pour in the Remaining Egg](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_dan-jian-ci-ba/step_5.jpg)
6. **Flip and Serve** — Use chopsticks or a spoon to flip the glutinous rice cake (ci ba). Pan-fry both sides until golden brown, then sprinkle with brown sugar and serve.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.
   - Tip: Pan-fry until both sides are golden and crispy for the best texture.
   ![Step 6: Flip and Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_dan-jian-ci-ba/step_6.jpg)

## Tips

- Space the pieces apart when adding them to the pan so they don't stick together.
- Adjust the amount of egg based on how much glutinous rice cake (ci ba) you have.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.

## Overview image

![Pan-Fried Glutinous Rice Cake (ci ba) with Egg — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/breakfast_dan-jian-ci-ba_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/breakfast/蛋煎糍粑.md

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