Stir-Fried Mantou

Method9 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Ingredients

   食材改刀

   Cut the steamed bun (mantou) into uniform small cubes or slices.

   将馒头切成均匀的小块或小片。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Keep the cubes the same size so they cook evenly.切丁大小要一致，方便受热均匀
   
2. 2

   Whisk the Egg

   准备蛋液

   (Optional) Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk until fully blended.

   （可选）将鸡蛋打进碗里，充分打散。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 You can add 1g salt and 1g five-spice powder here for seasoning.可在此步加入盐和五香粉各1g调味
   
3. 3

   Coat with Egg

   裹蛋液

   Pour the egg mixture over the mantou cubes and toss to coat.

   将蛋液浇在馒头丁上并拌匀。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Don't use too much egg—just enough to coat each cube evenly.蛋液不宜过多，保证每块馒头均匀挂糊即可
   
4. 4

   Heat the Wok

   热锅起油

   Heat the wok over high heat, then add cooking oil.

   大火热锅，倒入食用油。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 For stainless steel woks, add oil first, then heat, to prevent sticking.不锈钢锅建议先倒油再烧热，防止粘锅
   
5. 5

   Stir-Fry

   入锅翻炒

   Add the mantou cubes and stir-fry until evenly coated.

   将馍丁放进去翻炒，翻炒均匀。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Move quickly to avoid scorching.动作要快，防止局部过热
   
6. 6

   Sear on Low Heat

   小火慢煎

   Lower the heat and fry until the cubes turn golden.

   将火调小，炒至馍丁呈金黄色。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 This step is key to the crispiness—be patient.此步骤是酥脆的关键，要有耐心
   
7. 7

   Add Seasonings

   加入调料

   Add salt, chili powder, five-spice powder, and ground cumin.

   放入盐、辣椒粉、五香粉、孜然粉。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Sprinkle evenly and stir-fry quickly to distribute.撒粉要均匀，快速翻炒均匀
   
8. 8

   Final Toss

   收尾翻炒

   Add chopped scallion and toss a few more times.

   最后将葱花放入一起翻炒几下。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Just wilt the scallion to keep its fresh aroma.葱花断生即可，保留清香味
   
9. 9

   Serve

   出锅

   Turn off the heat and plate.

   关火出锅装盘。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Best enjoyed hot.趁热食用口感最佳