How to Make Stir-Fried Jelly Noodles
Stir-fried jelly noodles (Chao Liangfen) is a popular specialty snack from the Shanxi and Shaanxi regions. It is smooth and tender, making it suitable for people of all ages.
Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★
Essential Ingredients and Tools
- Jelly noodles (Liangfen)
- Corn oil
- Garlic
- Green onions
- Doubanjiang (broad bean paste)
- Light soy sauce
- Dark soy sauce
- Salt
- Shisanxiang (13-spice powder)
- Medium-coarse chili powder
- Mineral water
Quantities
The ingredients below are for one serving. Determine how many servings you wish to make before each preparation. One serving is exactly enough for one person.
- Jelly noodles: 500g
- Corn oil: 10ml
- Minced garlic: 10g
- Green onions: 15g
- Doubanjiang: 15g
- Light soy sauce: 20ml
- Dark soy sauce: 10ml
- Salt: 5g
- Shisanxiang: 5g
- Medium-coarse chili powder: 15g
- Mineral water: 20ml
Instructions
- Cut the jelly noodles into mahjong-tile-sized cubes.
- Heat the wok over low fire and add the corn oil. Once the pan is slightly warm, add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the Doubanjiang and stir-fry until red oil appears.
- Add the jelly noodle cubes to the pan and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
- Add light soy sauce for flavor and dark soy sauce for color. Stir-fry evenly, then add the chili powder and continue stirring until well combined.
- Add salt and Shisanxiang, and continue stir-frying for 10 seconds.
- Add the prepared mineral water, stir-fry for another 10 seconds, and turn off the heat once the sauce has thickened. Plate the dish.
- Garnish with chopped green onions to complete.
Additional Notes
- When selecting jelly noodles, it is best to use those made from pea starch. If that is not available, sweet potato starch or other types can also be used.
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