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title: "Stir-Fried Mung Bean Jelly (炒凉粉)"
description: "Stir-Fried Mung Bean Jelly is a specialty snack from the Shanxi and Shaanxi regions of China. It has a smooth, tender texture with a savory, slightly spicy flavor, accented by garlic and fermented bean paste. Mung bean jelly is primarily made from starch, providing a rich source of carbohydrates for quick energy replenishment."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_chao-liang-fen-de-zuo-fa.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/staple_chao-liang-fen/"
---

# Stir-Fried Mung Bean Jelly

**炒凉粉 · chǎo liáng fěn**

> Time: 15 min · Difficulty: Medium · Calories: 567 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Staples](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/staple/) (主食)

Stir-Fried Mung Bean Jelly is a specialty snack from the Shanxi and Shaanxi regions of China. It has a smooth, tender texture with a savory, slightly spicy flavor, accented by garlic and fermented bean paste. Mung bean jelly is primarily made from starch, providing a rich source of carbohydrates for quick energy replenishment.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_chao-liang-fen-de-zuo-fa.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 500 g Mung bean jelly (凉粉) — per serving
  - Tip: Prioritize mung bean jelly made from pea starch for a better texture.
- 10 ml Corn (oil) (玉米油) — per serving
  - Tip: Any regular vegetable oil will do.
- 10 g Garlic (大蒜) — per serving
  - Tip: It is recommended to mince the garlic to fully release its aroma.
- 15 g Scallion (香葱) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose fresh, bright green scallions.
- 15 g Fermented broad bean chili paste (doubanjiang) (豆瓣酱) — per serving
  - Tip: Red oil fermented broad bean chili paste (doubanjiang) is recommended.
- 20 ml Light soy sauce (生抽) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose brewed light soy sauce for a richer umami flavor.
- 10 ml Dark soy sauce (老抽) — per serving
  - Tip: Used mainly for color; do not use too much.
- 5 g Salt (食盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular iodized salt.
- 5 g Thirteen-spice blend (十三香) — per serving
  - Tip: A Chinese compound spice blend that adds depth of flavor.
- 15 g Coarse ground chili (中粗辣椒面) — per serving
  - Tip: Medium-coarse particles are more aromatic and less likely to burn than fine powder.
- 20 ml Mineral water (矿泉水) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular drinking water is fine.

## Tools

Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Wok, Spatula

## Method (7 steps)

1. **Cut the Ingredients** — Cut the mung bean jelly into mahjong-tile-sized pieces.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Do not cut the pieces too small, or they will easily break apart during stir-frying.
   ![Step 1: Cut the Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_chao-liang-fen-de-zuo-fa/step_1.jpg)
2. **Fry the Aromatics** — Turn the heat to low. Heat oil in the wok until slightly warm, then add minced garlic and fry until fragrant. Add fermented broad bean chili paste (doubanjiang) and stir-fry until red oil is released.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Keep the heat low to prevent the doubanjiang from burning and turning bitter.
   ![Step 2: Fry the Aromatics](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_chao-liang-fen-de-zuo-fa/step_2.jpg)
3. **Initial Stir-Fry** — Add the mung bean jelly pieces to the wok and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
   - Duration: 10 sec
   - Tip: Handle gently so the mung bean jelly is evenly coated with the red oil.
   ![Step 3: Initial Stir-Fry](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_chao-liang-fen-de-zuo-fa/step_3.jpg)
4. **Add Color and Spice** — Add light soy sauce for flavor and dark soy sauce for color. Stir-fry until evenly combined, then add coarse ground chili and continue stir-frying until evenly mixed.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Adjust the amount of chili flakes according to personal heat tolerance.
   ![Step 4: Add Color and Spice](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_chao-liang-fen-de-zuo-fa/step_4.jpg)
5. **Seasoning Stage** — Add salt and thirteen-spice blend, and continue stir-frying for 10 seconds.
   - Duration: 10 sec
   - Tip: Thirteen-spice blend is the soul seasoning of this dish.
   ![Step 5: Seasoning Stage](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_chao-liang-fen-de-zuo-fa/step_5.jpg)
6. **Add Water and Simmer** — Add the prepared mineral water, stir-fry again for 10 seconds. Once the sauce thickens, turn off the heat and serve on a plate.
   - Duration: 40 sec
   - Tip: Adding a small amount of water makes the mung bean jelly smoother and more flavorful.
   ![Step 6: Add Water and Simmer](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_chao-liang-fen-de-zuo-fa/step_6.jpg)
7. **Garnish with Scallions** — Sprinkle with chopped scallions to finish.
   - Duration: 10 sec
   - Tip: Adding scallions at the end preserves their color and fresh aroma.
   ![Step 7: Garnish with Scallions](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_chao-liang-fen-de-zuo-fa/step_7.jpg)

## Tips

- When choosing mung bean jelly, it is best to select one made from pea starch. If unavailable, sweet potato starch or other varieties will also work.
- Use low to medium heat during stir-frying to avoid the mung bean jelly sticking to the wok or the seasonings burning.

## Overview image

![Stir-Fried Mung Bean Jelly — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_chao-liang-fen-de-zuo-fa_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/staple/炒凉粉/炒凉粉.md

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