Wuhan mianwo

Method

1. 1 Soak peeled mung beans for 6 hours, then grind them with water to make a thick paste.
2. 2 Mix the mung bean paste with rice flour, chopped scallions, and salt until you have a thick, creamy paste.
3. 3 Scoop the mortar into a flat iron ladle, then use the tip of the spoon to make a round hole in the center.
4. 4 The hole in the middle is a sign of doneness; if the hole is missing, the center will not cook through while the outside will be burnt.
5. 5 Dip the entire ladle into 175-degree oil so the cake will detach itself from the ladle.
6. 6 Fry for 4 minutes until the edges are puffed up and crispy, then drain and sprinkle with sesame sauce and pepper.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 45 min

  Do not use a hot air boiler for thin paste; only apply after pre-forming and freezing, 195°C for 12 minutes.