Mala (Numbing & Spicy) Xiang Guo

Method11 steps

1. 1

   Prepare Boiling Water

   准备沸水

   Bring a pot of water to a boil, using enough water to fully submerge the ingredients in the following steps.

   烧开一锅水，水量需足够淹没后续步骤中的食材。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Use high heat to bring the water to a boil faster and save time.建议大火烧水以节省时间
   
2. 2

   Blanch the Green Vegetables

   焯青菜

   Add the green vegetables to the boiling water, blanch for 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.

   在开水中放入青菜，焯 5 分钟后盛出备用。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Do not blanch too long, or the vegetables may turn yellow.不要焯水过久以免蔬菜变黄
   
3. 3

   Blanch the Boneless Meat

   焯无骨肉

   Add the boneless meat to the boiling water, blanch for 4 minutes, then remove and set aside.

   在开水中放入无骨肉，焯 4 分钟后盛出备用。

   ⏱4 min

   • 💡 Blanching meat helps remove gamey flavors and impurities.肉类焯水可以去除腥味和杂质
   
4. 4

   Cook the Instant Noodles

   煮方便面

   Add the Beijing-style mala instant noodles to the boiling water, cook for 2 minutes, then remove and set aside.

   在开水中放入北京麻辣方便面，煮 2 分钟后盛出备用。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Do not overcook the noodles, as they will be stir-fried later.面条不宜煮得太软，因为后面还要翻炒
   
5. 5

   Heat the Oil

   热油

   Pour out the boiling water, dry the pot, add 105g of cooking oil, and heat on high for 30 seconds.

   倒出开水，擦干锅具，放入 105 克食用油，大火加热 30 秒。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Be sure to dry the pot thoroughly to prevent hot oil from splattering.一定要擦干锅具防止热油溅出
   
6. 6

   Fry the Seasoning

   炒香调料

   Add the mala xiang guo seasoning and stir-fry for 20 seconds.

   放入麻辣香锅调料，翻炒 20 秒。

   ⏱20 sec

   • 💡 Work quickly to prevent the base seasoning from burning.动作要快，防止底料炒糊
   
7. 7

   Fry the Dried Red Chili

   炒干辣椒

   Add the dried red chili and stir-fry for 10 seconds.

   放入干辣椒，翻炒 10 秒。

   ⏱10 sec

   • 💡 Fry until the aroma of the chili is released.辣椒香味溢出即可
   
8. 8

   Stir-Fry the Green Vegetables

   翻炒青菜

   Add the blanched green vegetables, reduce to medium heat, and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

   放入焯过的青菜，改中火，翻炒 3 分钟。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Stir-fry gently on medium heat so the vegetables are evenly coated with seasoning.中火慢炒让蔬菜均匀挂上调料
   
9. 9

   Stir-Fry the Meat

   翻炒肉类

   Add the blanched boneless meat and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

   放入焯过的无骨肉，翻炒 3 分钟。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Make sure the meat fully absorbs the flavor of the seasoning.确保肉类充分吸收调料味道
   
10. 10

    Mix in the Noodles

    混合面条

    Add the cooked Beijing-style mala instant noodles and toss with chopsticks for 1 minute.

    放入煮过的北京麻辣方便面，用筷子翻动 1 分钟。

    ⏱1 min

    • 💡 Using chopsticks helps prevent the noodles from breaking.使用筷子可以避免面条断裂
    
11. 11

    Serve

    出锅

    Turn off the heat and serve on a plate.

    关火，出锅装盘。

    ⏱10 sec

    • 💡 After plating, sprinkle with a little sesame seeds or cilantro for garnish.装盘后可撒少量芝麻或香菜点缀