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Liangfen (Cold Jelly)

凉粉liáng fěn

Time
4 h
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
539 kcal
Yield
1 serving

Liangfen is a traditional Sichuan snack with a cool, smooth, and slippery texture. It is tangy and spicy, making it perfect for summer cooling. The main ingredient is pea starch, which is rich in carbohydrates and can quickly replenish the body's energy. The preparation process is not overly complicated, but it requires patient stirring and cooking, as well as extended refrigeration to set. For beginners, the difficulty is moderate. From cooking to completion, it takes approximately 3-4 hours, most of which is waiting time for refrigeration. Hands-on preparation only takes about half an hour.凉粉是一道源自四川的传统小吃,口感冰凉爽滑,酸辣开胃,很适合夏天消暑。主要原料是豌豆淀粉,富含碳水化合物,能为身体快速补充能量。制作过程不算复杂,但需要耐心搅煮和长时间冷藏定型,对新手来说难度适中。从煮制到完成大约需要 3-4 小时,其中大部分是等待冷藏的时间,动手操作只需大约半小时。

Liangfen (Cold Jelly)

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Liangfen (Cold Jelly) — ingredients and steps overview

Method10 steps

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients

    准备食材

    Gather all ingredients, including pea starch and seasonings.

    准备好豌豆淀粉、调料等所有食材。

    1 min

    • Check that the starch is not damp or clumped.检查淀粉是否受潮结块
    Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
  2. 2

    Mix Starch Water

    混合淀粉水

    Mix 100g of pea starch and 100g of water together until smooth.

    把豌豆淀粉和水各 100 克混合搅拌均匀。

    1 min

    • Ensure the starch is completely dissolved with no sediment.确保淀粉完全溶解,没有沉淀
    Step 2: Mix Starch Water
  3. 3

    Boil Water

    烧开水

    Pour 600g of water into a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat.

    往锅中倒入 600g 水,大火煮开后转为小火。

    5 min

    • The water amount must be accurate, as it affects the firmness of the final product.水量要准确,影响成品硬度
    Step 3: Boil Water
  4. 4

    Cook the Starch Paste

    煮制淀粉糊

    Pour in the starch water while stirring continuously until thick and evenly colored.

    倒入淀粉水,边倒边不断的搅拌,搅拌到浓稠且色泽均匀。

    8 min

    • Stir constantly to prevent burning at the bottom.必须不停搅拌防止糊底
    • Observe the color until it turns translucent.观察颜色变为半透明状
    Step 4: Cook the Starch Paste
  5. 5

    Prepare Container

    准备容器

    Find a container and brush a thin layer of cooking oil inside.

    找一个容器,在容器中刷一层薄薄的食用油。

    30 sec

    • Brushing with oil makes it easier to unmold later.刷油是为了方便后期脱模
    Step 5: Prepare Container
  6. 6

    Refrigerate to Set

    冷藏定型

    Pour the cooked starch into the container, let it cool, then refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

    将煮好的淀粉倒入容器中,待冷却后放入冰箱冷藏 2-4 小时。

    180 min

    • Be sure to cool it completely before refrigerating.一定要彻底冷却后再放入冰箱
    • Insufficient time will prevent it from being cut into strips.时间不足会导致无法切条
    Step 6: Refrigerate to Set
  7. 7

    Cut into Strips

    切条处理

    Remove from the refrigerator, unmold, and cut into even strips.

    冷藏后取出,脱模,切成均匀的条状。

    2 min

    • Wet the knife blade with water for smoother cuts.刀口沾点水切会更顺滑
    Step 7: Cut into Strips
  8. 8

    Make Chili Oil

    炸制辣油

    Mince Garlic and Bird's eye chili, add 10g of chili powder and 5g of crushed peanuts, then pour hot oil over the top and stir to combine.

    大蒜和小米辣剁成沫,放上 10g 辣椒粉,5g 花生碎,泼上热油搅拌均匀。

    3 min

    • The oil temperature must be high to release the aroma.油温要高,激发出香味
    Step 8: Make Chili Oil
  9. 9

    Make Sauce

    调制酱汁

    Add 10ml of Soy sauce, 10ml of Vinegar, 5g of White sugar, 3g of Chicken bouillon powder, and 3g of Salt, then stir to combine.

    再加入 10ml 酱油,10ml 醋,5g 白糖,3g 鸡精,3g 盐搅拌均匀。

    1 min

    • Stir until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.搅拌至糖和盐完全融化
    Step 9: Make Sauce
  10. 10

    Plate and Serve

    装盘完成

    Pour the sauce over the Liangfen, then garnish with Cilantro.

    将调味料倒在凉粉上,然后撒上香菜即可。

    30 sec

    • Toss before eating for a better texture.吃之前拌匀口感更好
    Step 10: Plate and Serve

Extra tips

  • The cooking process requires patient stirring to prevent burning at the bottom.制作过程需要耐心搅煮,防止底部烧焦
  • Refrigeration time must be sufficient, otherwise the Liangfen will easily break.冷藏定型时间必须充足,否则凉粉容易断裂
  • The water-to-starch ratio is key to success; weigh ingredients carefully.水量配比是成功的关键,建议严格称重

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