This black truffle rice is an example of a “ban fan” (拌饭) or mixed rice dish.It makes everyday white rice delicious and elevated, and gives your meal a little extra oomph!  Black Truffle is Trending in Chinese Restaurants Black Truffle has quickly become a regular fixture on Chinese restaurant menus.I’ve seen it used in fried rice, steamed eggs, dumplings, and stir fries.

Personally, I love seeing humble dishes elevated—letting the flavor of black truffles shine without much fuss!  That’s why I like to use black truffle pâté in this ban fan (拌饭), or “mixed rice.” The components aside from the truffle pâté are not very fancy, but the result is so tasty and enjoyable.I first saw this dish on social media—a vegetarian chef in China made a rice dish, adding a dollop of this glossy black truffle pate.It looked so unique that I decided to give it a try, and I loved it!  Of course, this dish is a little everyday luxury.

A jar of truffle pate is very expensive ($25-$60, depending on the size), and it makes me feel better knowing that I can use just a little to make a lot of different dishes—and very yummy ones at that!  So far, I’ve made this truffle rice multiple times with different vegetables—broccoli, carrots, peas, corn, etc.It’s also a great time to use peeled and chopped broccoli stems.Feel free to use a mix of vegetables you enjoy!  Buying truffle pâté I bought La Rustichella Black Truffle Pât�

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