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Stir-Fried Mung Bean Jelly

炒凉粉chǎo liáng fěn

Time
15 min
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
567 kcal
Yield
1 serving

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.炒凉粉是一道山西、陕西地区的特色小吃,入口滑嫩,咸香微辣,带着蒜香和酱香。凉粉主要由淀粉制成,能提供丰富的碳水化合物,快速补充能量。

Stir-Fried Mung Bean Jelly

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Stir-Fried Mung Bean Jelly — ingredients and steps overview

Method7 steps

  1. 1

    Cut the Ingredients

    食材改刀

    Cut the mung bean jelly into mahjong-tile-sized pieces.

    凉粉改刀切麻将块大小

    2 min

    • Do not cut the pieces too small, or they will easily break apart during stir-frying.块不要切得太小,否则翻炒时容易碎
    Step 1: Cut the Ingredients
  2. 2

    Fry the Aromatics

    爆香底料

    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.

    开小火,起锅烧油,锅烧微热后,下入蒜末爆香后加入豆瓣酱炒出红油

    1 min

    • Keep the heat low to prevent the doubanjiang from burning and turning bitter.火一定要小,防止豆瓣酱炒糊变苦
    Step 2: Fry the Aromatics
  3. 3

    Initial Stir-Fry

    初步翻炒

    Add the mung bean jelly pieces to the wok and stir-fry for 10 seconds.

    将凉粉块下入锅中,翻炒 10 秒

    10 sec

    • Handle gently so the mung bean jelly is evenly coated with the red oil.动作轻柔,让凉粉均匀裹上红油
    Step 3: Initial Stir-Fry
  4. 4

    Add Color and Spice

    调色加辣

    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.

    加入生抽提味,老抽上色,翻炒均匀后加入辣椒面继续翻炒均匀

    30 sec

    • Adjust the amount of chili flakes according to personal heat tolerance.辣椒面根据个人耐受度调整用量
    Step 4: Add Color and Spice
  5. 5

    Seasoning Stage

    调味阶段

    Add salt and thirteen-spice blend, and continue stir-frying for 10 seconds.

    加入食盐、十三香继续翻炒 10 秒

    10 sec

    • Thirteen-spice blend is the soul seasoning of this dish.十三香是这道菜的灵魂调料
    Step 5: Seasoning Stage
  6. 6

    Add Water and Simmer

    加水煨煮

    Add the prepared mineral water, stir-fry again for 10 seconds. Once the sauce thickens, turn off the heat and serve on a plate.

    加入准备好的矿泉水,再次翻炒 10 秒,待汤汁浓稠后,关火出锅装盘

    40 sec

    • Adding a small amount of water makes the mung bean jelly smoother and more flavorful.加少量水可以让凉粉口感更滑嫩且入味
    Step 6: Add Water and Simmer
  7. 7

    Garnish with Scallions

    撒葱点缀

    Sprinkle with chopped scallions to finish.

    撒上葱花即可完成

    10 sec

    • Adding scallions at the end preserves their color and fresh aroma.葱花最后撒能保持色泽和清香味
    Step 7: Garnish with Scallions

Extra 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.选择凉粉时最好选用豌豆淀粉制作成的凉粉,条件不允许的话红薯淀粉或其他也可
  • Use low to medium heat during stir-frying to avoid the mung bean jelly sticking to the wok or the seasonings burning.炒制过程中尽量使用中小火,避免凉粉粘锅或调料焦化

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