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Seafood Paofan (Chinese Rice Soup), a Chinese recipe
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Seafood Paofan (Chinese Rice Soup)

A comforting Chinese rice soup with a rich broth and flavorful seafood or pork topping.

By CuocoMitra · Published · Updated 29 July 2026

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Serves
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Per serving
546kcal
Difficulty
easy

Seafood Paofan (Chinese Rice Soup) is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 2 and takes 30 minutes (10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cooking). It uses 8 ingredients across 4 steps. Each serving provides about 546.15 calories.

Ingredients

8 ingredients for 2 servings. Open any ingredient for its nutrition detail.

  • Arborio RiceDay-old, chilled200 g

    ARBORIO RICE

    Ricesr_legacy

    In this recipe: 200 g, Day-old, chilled

    Per 100 g

    Calories353 kcal
    Protein5.88g
    Carbs80.4g
    Fat0g
    Fiber—

    Common portions

    1 g51 g
    Main carbohydrateThickenerBaseNeutralStarchyStarchy
  • Chicken ConsommeLow-sodium, or vegetable broth1200 ml

    CHICKEN CONSOMME

    Canned Soupsr_legacy

    In this recipe: 1200 ml, Low-sodium, or vegetable broth

    Per 100 g

    Calories11 kcal
    Protein0.44g
    Carbs2.19g
    Fat0g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    1 g228 g
    Liquid baseFlavor enhancerUmami builderUmamiSavoryChickeny
  • Raw ShrimpPeeled and deveined200 g

    Crustaceans, shrimp, raw

    Finfish and Shellfish Productssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 200 g, Peeled and deveined

    Per 100 g

    Calories85 kcal
    Protein20.1g
    Carbs0g
    Fat0.51g
    Fiber—

    Common portions

    oz 3 undetermined85 g
    Main proteinFlavor enhancerGarnishBrinySweetUmami
  • GingerPeeled and thinly sliced15 g

    Zingiber officinale

    Herbs & SpicesSpices

    In this recipe: 15 g, Peeled and thinly sliced

    Per 100 g

    Calories80 kcal
    Protein1.82g
    Carbs17.8g
    Fat0.75g
    Fiber2g

    Common portions

    tsp 1 undetermined2 g
    slices (1" dia) 5 undetermined11 g
    cup slices (1" dia) 0.25 undetermined24 g
    AromaticFlavor enhancerSpiceSpicyPungentCitrusy
  • Raw Welsh OnionsThinly sliced, for garnish2 stalks

    Allium fistulosum

    Herbs & SpicesHerbs

    In this recipe: 2 stalks, Thinly sliced, for garnish

    Per 100 g

    Calories34 kcal
    Protein1.9g
    Carbs6.5g
    Fat0.4g
    Fiber2.4g

    Common portions

    cup, chopped 1 undetermined160 g
    slice, medium (1/8" thick) 1 undetermined14 g
    medium (2-1/2" dia) 1 undetermined110 g
    large 1 undetermined150 g
    AromaticFlavor enhancerGarnishPungentOnionFresh
  • Soy sauceLow-sodium soy sauce15 ml

    Soy sauce

    SoySoy products

    In this recipe: 15 ml, Low-sodium soy sauce

    Per 100 g

    Calories60 kcal
    Protein10.5g
    Carbs5.57g
    Fat0.1g
    Fiber0.8g

    Common portions

    tsp 1 undetermined6 g
    tbsp 1 undetermined18 g
    Umami builderSeasoningMarinadeUmamiSaltySavory
  • Sesame OilToasted sesame oil5 ml

    Oil, sesame, salad or cooking

    Fats and Oilssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 5 ml, Toasted sesame oil

    Per 100 g

    Calories884 kcal
    Protein0g
    Carbs0g
    Fat100g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    tsp 1 undetermined4.5 g
    tablespoon 1 undetermined13.6 g
    cup 1 undetermined218 g
    Fat sourceFlavor enhancerCooking mediumNuttyToastedEarthy
  • White PepperGround, to taste1 pinch

    Spices, pepper, white

    Herbs & Spicessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 1 pinch, Ground, to taste

    Per 100 g

    Calories296 kcal
    Protein10.4g
    Carbs68.6g
    Fat2.12g
    Fiber26.2g

    Common portions

    tsp, ground 1 undetermined2.4 g
    tbsp, ground 1 undetermined7.1 g
    Flavor enhancerSeasoningAromaticSpicyPungentEarthy

What you’ll need

3 tools across 4 steps.

  • pot (optional for boiling)Essentialsteps 1, 2
  • plateEssentialsteps 3, 4
  • LadleEssentialstep 3

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a pot, bring the Chicken Broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the sliced Ginger. You can remove the ginger slices before serving if preferred.

    Simmering the broth with ginger infuses it with a warm, aromatic flavor.

    Timer: 5 minpot (optional for boiling)
  2. 2

    Cook the Seafood

    Lightly season the Shrimp with a pinch of salt. Add the shrimp to the simmering broth. Cook until it turns pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.

    Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as it can become rubbery.

    Timer: 3 minpot (optional for boiling)
  3. 3

    Assemble the Paofan

    Divide the 200 g of cooked rice among 2 bowls. Ladle the hot broth and shrimp over the rice.

    For a richer flavor, you can lightly toast the rice in a dry pan before adding it to the bowls.

    Timer: 2 minplateLadle
  4. 4

    Season and Garnish

    Drizzle each bowl with 15 ml of soy sauce and 5 ml of sesame oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of white pepper and garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve immediately.

    Adjust the amount of soy sauce and white pepper to your liking.

    Timer: 2 minplate

Nutrition

Per serving, across 2 servings.

Nutrition for Seafood Paofan (Chinese Rice Soup), per serving and for the whole recipe
NutrientPer servingWhole recipe
Calories546.2 kcal1092.3 kcal
Protein30.2 g60.5 g
Carbohydrates97.4 g194.8 g
Fat3 g6 g
Fibre0.9 g1.9 g
Sodium3083.5 mg6166.9 mg

Computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand, with 100% of ingredients matched. Treat it as a close estimate, not a clinical figure.

How it tastes

Heat 1 of 5from ginger, white pepperSavoryUmamiSaltySweetGarlickyToasty
Salty
3 out of 5
Sweet
1 out of 5
Umami
5 out of 5
Spicy
1 out of 5
Herbal
2 out of 5
Rich
3 out of 5

Texture

SoftTenderJuicyCreamy

Mood

Comfort foodHealthy feelFamily style

Good for

LunchDinnerLate night

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Questions about this recipe

How long does Seafood Paofan (Chinese Rice Soup) take to make?
About 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many calories are in Seafood Paofan (Chinese Rice Soup)?
Roughly 546.15 calories per serving, based on 2 servings. Each serving also has 30.24g protein, 97.42g carbohydrates, 2.99g fat. These figures are computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand.
Is Seafood Paofan (Chinese Rice Soup) vegetarian or vegan?
No. This recipe contains meat, poultry or seafood, so it is neither vegetarian nor vegan.
What equipment do I need for Seafood Paofan (Chinese Rice Soup)?
pot (optional for boiling), plate, Ladle. Every tool the recipe calls for is listed above with the steps that use it.
How spicy is Seafood Paofan (Chinese Rice Soup)?
It registers 1 out of 5 on heat. The heat comes from ginger, white pepper.

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