Finished dish photo of Wuhan Fried Mianwo (Super Detailed Steps, Zero Failure)

Wuhan Fried Mianwo (Super Detailed Steps, Zero Failure)

When living away from my hometown, what I miss the most is the rich and diverse breakfast options of Wuhan. Today's breakfast: Mianwo with tofu pudding. Next time, I'll pair it with sake or egg liquor—just the thought makes me happy 🥳 Actually, if the tools are ready, the process is really simple! Thanks to the ubiquitous Taobao, I got the Mianwo spoon delivered for just over ten yuan—amazing! To ensure my fellow Wuhan folks succeed on their first try, I've written this recipe in excruciating detail, hoping everyone can enjoy the flavors of home even when far away. Oh, I feel so touched by myself, haha!

Ingredients

Rice250g
Soybeans80g
Salt5g (about one teaspoon)
Ginger10g (about one small piece)
Green Onion2 stalks (a small bunch)

Steps

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Prepare all the ingredients. Soak the rice and soybeans in water overnight.

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Place the soaked rice, soybeans, and ginger into a blender, and add enough water to just cover the ingredients (not too much water, or the batter will be too thin and won't hold shape).

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Blend the ingredients into a fine batter. The finer, the better.

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This is the final state of my batter.

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Add the chopped green onion and salt.

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Mix well.

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Add enough oil to the pot to cover the Mianwo spoon.

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Heat the oil on high until hot and place the Mianwo spoon in the oil to preheat (this prevents the batter from sticking to the spoon).

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Once the oil starts smoking, it's ready. Use a large ladle to scoop just enough batter to fill the Mianwo spoon. Leave some hot oil inside the spoon to prevent sticking, and use the spoon to create a hole in the batter (Haha, this description cracks me up! Check out the video for clarification).

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Fry on medium-high until both sides are golden brown. Now you're ready to dig in (please ignore my multitasking of frying Mianwo with one hand while filming with the other 🤦‍♀️).

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Mianwo paired with tofu pudding is simply delicious! I placed kitchen paper under the Mianwo to absorb the oil—it's a great trick to make fried food less greasy and still tasty 😂. The tofu pudding is homemade too! I'll share the steps soon. Burp~

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Due to the pandemic recently, my folks in Wuhan are stuck at home as delivery services are on pause. Many have asked me about alternatives for a Mianwo spoon, and here’s my clever sister making one at home in Wuhan—give her a thumbs up! I hope everyone in Wuhan is taking care of themselves. When spring comes and the pandemic ends, I’ll return to make something delicious for everyone, especially for the medical heroes in my family. Wuhan, stay strong 💪 Hubei, stay strong 💪 Take care of yourselves and your family—everything will be okay!

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Cooking Tips

1. Ginger is a must; it eliminates the bean smell. 2. If unsure about the water ratio, drain the soaked soybeans and rice slightly before adding 170ml water—it makes for a perfect batter. 3. If the batter consistency is still unclear, don’t worry! If it's too thin, add more rice and blend a bit longer; if it's too thick, add a little water gradually—don’t add too much at once. 4. If you dislike green onions, you can skip them, or add more if you love them.