Spicy Bean Jelly

Name: Spicy Bean Jelly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mung bean starch; 2.5 cups water; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar; 2 tbsp Sichuan chili oil; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced

Cold mung bean jelly strips tossed in a savory, garlic-infused Sichuan chili oil sauce. A classic chilled appetizer with a uniquely smooth texture.

25 minMediumServes 4160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup mung bean starch
2.5 cups water
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
2 tbsp Sichuan chili oil
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Whisk 1/2 cup mung bean starch with 1/2 cup of cold water in a bowl until smooth.
2

Bring the remaining 2.5 cups water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
3

Pour the starch slurry into the simmering saucepan while stirring constantly with a whisk.
4

Cook and stir continuously for 3 to 5 minutes until the slurry becomes translucent and thick.
5

Pour the warm mixture into a glass dish, cool to room temperature, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours until set.
6

Combine 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar, 2 tbsp Sichuan chili oil, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar in a small bowl to form the sauce.
7

Unmold the set jelly onto a board, cut into thick noodles, arrange on a plate, top with sauce, and garnish with 2 stalks thinly sliced scallions.

Questions

Can I make Spicy Bean Jelly gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Spicy Bean Jelly keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Spicy Bean Jelly?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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