Cebu-Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl
Cebu-Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl layers garlicky fried jasmine rice with a rich, silky gravy studded with tender pork belly, shrimp, and peas. The sauce balances light and dark soy with oyster notes and a hint of sesame, creating deep umami over fragrant rice. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a dim sum–inspired weekend treat.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cebu-Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 26
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the pork belly, cooking wine, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallots; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the pork pieces; fry until browned, about 6 minutes. Pour in the water, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Cover with a lid and bring the stew to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the pork is tender and the water is reduced by half, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Cut the shrimp into 3/4-inch pieces. Stir the cornstarch and water together in a bowl.
- 4
Bring the stew to a boil. Add the shrimp and peas; cook until the shrimp changes color, about 2 minutes. Quickly stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir until the gravy thickens, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Saute the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to high. Add the rice; cook, breaking up the rice with a spatula, until loosened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add oyster sauce and soy sauce. Cook and stir until the rice is fluffy and heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining sesame oil.
- 6
Divide the fried rice between 3 or 4 bowls. Portion the pork and shrimp stew evenly over the rice.
- Calories 1041.2 kcal High 52%
- Protein 24.22 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 91.88 g 33%
- Total Fat 63.23 g High 81%
- Saturated Fat 22.58 g High 113%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.17 mg High 50%
- Sodium 417.41 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.07 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 8.41 g --
- Added Sugars 8.01 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 31.04 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 236.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 2.44 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cebu Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cornstarch, Fried Shallots, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 1041.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cebu-Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cebu-Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cornstarch, Fried Shallots, Green Peas, Jasmine Rice. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Cebu-Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cebu-Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1041.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cebu-Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cebu-Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl healthy?
- Cebu-Style Filipino Steamed Rice Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 1041.2 calories and 24.22 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 417.41 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 22.58 g (113% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.01 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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