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Yinchen Maifan Exclusive

Yinchen Maifan Exclusive

Classic Shaanxi-style maifan of tender wormwood sprigs tossed with cornmeal and flour, steamed briefly to a fluffy, herbaceous spring dish served with garlicky dipping sauce.

Instructions

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    Thoroughly clean the capillary wormwood several times, then squeeze out the water.

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    Chop the capillary wormwood and set aside.

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    Add cornmeal and flour in a 1:1 ratio.

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    Add five-spice powder and salt to season.

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    Just mix it evenly, the flour isn't too much either.

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    Boil in water for eight minutes, adjusting the time according to the amount you are making.

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    A refreshing fragrance fills the air, unmistakably the scent of spring.

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    Put chopped green onions and minced garlic into a bowl, add salt, cooked oil, chili oil, vinegar, and soy sauce to make a dressing, then pour it over the wheat rice.

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    Stir well before eating, a simple homemade meal.

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    Finished product image.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Artemisia capillaris
    to taste
  • Flour
    to taste
  • cornmeal
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Scallion
    to taste
  • Garlic
    to taste

Seasonings

  • oil
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Vinegar
    to taste
  • Soy sauce
    to taste
  • chili oil poured over
    to taste
  • Five-spice powder
    to taste