Cold Tossed Malan

Cold Tossed Malan
Malantou, commonly known as Malan, has the effect of clearing heat and brightening the eyes. It's a seasonal dish with a unique fragrance. There's a saying that consuming it three times before the Qingming Festival can prevent eye inflammation.

Materials

Malan 300g
Sesame Oil 1 tablespoon
Sugar to taste
Vinegar 1 tablespoon
Sesame Seeds 1 tablespoon

How To Make

  1. Clean the Malan thoroughly and set aside. Toast the sesame seeds over low heat until fragrant, then set aside.

    Clean the Malan thoroughly and set aside. Toast the sesame seeds over low heat until fragrant, then set aside.
  2. Boil a pot of water. Once boiling, add the Malan and bring it back to a boil quickly before immediately removing the Malan and draining the water.

    Boil a pot of water. Once boiling, add the Malan and bring it back to a boil quickly before immediately removing the Malan and draining the water.
  3. Chop the blanched Malan into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.

    Chop the blanched Malan into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.
  4. Add the sesame seeds to the chopped Malan, along with vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well.

    Add the sesame seeds to the chopped Malan, along with vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well.