Shanghai Paofan is a popular delicacy in Shanghai, China, that has existed since the Republic of China period. Its cooking method involves adding water or broth to cooked rice and boiling it again. It should not be cooked for too long or turn mushy,maintaining the distinct grains of rice with a chewy texture. It is eaten paired with various side dishes such as pickled vegetables and century eggs. The flavor is fragrant and palatable; the distinct rice grains fullyabsorb the broth to become soft, and when paired with pickled vegetables and other side dishes, it is highly delicious.