rub the spinach

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the spinach thoroughly and prepare the flour.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Blanch the spinach

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Remove the blanched spinach from the water.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Chop it into a paste, the finer the better, and put it into a container. I checked my watch, and this is what it looks like after 6 minutes of chopping.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add one egg

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add flour. The amount of flour cannot be measured precisely because eggs vary in size.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add half a spoonful of salt to increase the gluten content of the flour. Add the flour in small amounts several times. Do not add water when kneading the dough; use spinach juice and egg liquid instead.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Knead the dough until smooth and no longer sticky, then let it rest 10 minutes. My mom always says that you should achieve three things: a smooth dough, smooth hands, and a smooth bowl.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Sprinkle a little flour on the countertop to prevent sticking.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Knead the relaxed dough again until smooth.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Roll the dough into a sheet about the thickness of 1 yuan coin.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Cut into diamond-shaped pieces, not too big.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Rub the dough together in your palms like this. The technique should be gentle.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Sprinkle a little flour on the finished product to prevent sticking. This is what it looks like after all the kneading is done.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Heat the cooking oil in a wok until it's hot, then let it cool. (This step can be skipped if you're making it for immediate consumption.)

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Boil in boiling water until cooked.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Rinse with cold water.

    

18. 18

    Step 18

    After draining the water, rub the mixture into the cooled cooked oil and mix well. (Skip this step if eating immediately.)

    

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    Step 19

    Here's a picture of the finished product. You can then stir-fry, braise, or stew it.