Cold Dishes
Homemade Liangfen
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10 MIN
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Medium
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4 servings
About This Recipe
This refreshing and silky Q-Bomb Liangfen is a delightful Chinese cold noodle dish made with just two simple ingredients: pea starch and water. Perfect for hot summer days, this jelly-like delicacy is smooth, bouncy, and incredibly satisfying. The magic happens when the starch-water mixture transforms into a glossy, translucent jelly as it cooks—stirring ensures a perfectly even texture. Once cooled (or chilled for extra refreshment), it’s ready to be flipped out and served with your favorite savory or spicy sauces. What makes this recipe special is its simplicity and versatility—enjoy it cold with a tangy dressing, chili oil, or sesame sauce for a light yet addictive treat. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this homemade liangfen is a must-try for anyone craving a cool, chewy, and utterly delicious snack!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- pea starch 1 cup
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- water 1 cup
menu_book Directions
1
Step 1
Take 2 bowls of the same size: measure out 1 bowl of pea starch; measure 1 bowl of water of the same quantity.
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Step 2
Pour the measured pea starch and the same quantity of water into a larger bowl and mix well.
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Step 3
Mix the water and starch evenly until smooth and grain-free.
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Step 4
Take a clean and oil-free pot, pour in 5 bowls of water. Note that 1 bowl of water has been used in step 1, so only 5 bowls of water are left to add.
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Step 5
Boil the water over medium heat, and slowly pour the mixed starch water into the boiling water while stirring.
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Step 6
As you can see, the starch water quickly turns into a jelly-like state, keep stirring over medium-low heat.
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Step 7
After a few minutes, the pot is bubbling, and we have stirred evenly, so it’s time to prepare for serving.
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Step 8
Turn off the heat, and scoop out into a large bowl. At this point, the liangfen is basically done. Just wait for it to cool down.
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Step 9
While waiting for it to cool down, let it cool to room temperature, or refrigerate to make it cooler and more refreshing.
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Step 10
Take it out of the refrigerator, invert, and the Q-bomb liangfen is done!
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Step 11
According to your taste, mix and shake, and enjoy!
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