Summer Liangfen

Summer Liangfen

This refreshing and flavorful Green Bean Starch Jelly is a delightful dish that combines smooth, translucent jelly with a savory, nutty topping. Made with simple ingredients like green bean starch, pure water, and a mix of roasted cashews, fresh garlic, cilantro, and chili, this recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The jelly is cooked to a silky consistency, cooled until firm, then sliced and topped with crunchy cashews, aromatic garlic, and zesty cilantro. A tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil ties everything together for an irresistible taste. Easy to prepare yet impressive, this dish is perfect as a light appetizer or a refreshing side. The contrast of cool jelly with bold seasonings makes it a standout dish that’s both satisfying and unique. Try it for a deliciously different culinary experience!

10 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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green bean starch
1 cup

The aromatics

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cashews
1/4 cup
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garlic
2 cloves
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cilantro
to taste
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chili
1-2 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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soy sauce
3 tablespoons
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vinegar
1 tablespoon
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sesame oil
1 tablespoon

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Put 5 bowls of pure water into a clean pot and boil.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Mix 1 bowl of green bean starch with 1 bowl of pure water until well combined.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Slowly pour the mixed starch liquid into the boiling water, stirring constantly over low heat, until the mixture becomes transparent, then turn off the heat.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Pour the cooked liquid into a clean container and cool it down in a cold water bath to set.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Prepare seasonings: roast cashews and crush them into small pieces, chop garlic into minced garlic, and cut cilantro into small pieces.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Mix 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a small bowl to make a sauce.

7. Step 7

Step 7
After about two hours, take out the set jelly and cut it into thin slices, arranging them on a plate.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Top the jelly with crushed cashews, minced garlic, cilantro, and diced chili, and pour the sauce over before serving.

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