Summer Liangfen
Cold Dishes

Summer Liangfen

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Summer Liangfen

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • green bean starch 1 cup
The aromatics
  • cashews 1/4 cup
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • cilantro to taste
  • chili 1-2 pieces
The sauce & seasonings
  • soy sauce 3 tablespoons
  • vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • sesame oil 1 tablespoon

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Put 5 bowls of pure water into a clean pot and boil.
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Step 2
Step 2
Mix 1 bowl of green bean starch with 1 bowl of pure water until well combined.
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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.
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Step 4
Step 4
Pour the cooked liquid into a clean container and cool it down in a cold water bath to set.
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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.
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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.
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Step 7
Step 7
After about two hours, take out the set jelly and cut it into thin slices, arranging them on a plate.
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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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