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Fried hemp leaves

Here's a step-by-step guide to making fried sesame leaves, with 21 steps in total. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

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Fried hemp leaves
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Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Prepare the necessary ingredients.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Pour the flour into a container.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Mix all the ingredients together.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Add water while stirring, first stirring until it forms a flocculent mixture, then knead it by hand.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    After kneading the dough into a smooth dough, cover it with a lid or plastic wrap and let it rest for half an hour to allow the dough to relax.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    First, slowly roll it out with a small rolling pin.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    When you're rolling out the dough, switch to a larger rolling pin. Roll the dough onto the rolling pin and roll it in circles to make the dough evenly thick.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    While rolling out the dough, sprinkle flour to prevent it from sticking together. Roll the dough as thin as possible so that the sesame leaves will be crispier.

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    After rolling out the dough, roll the entire dough sheet onto the rolling pin.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Cut it in half with a knife.

    Step 10
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    Step 11

    Cut into long strips.

    Step 11
  12. 12

    Step 12

    Fold the two dough pieces in half.

    Step 12
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    Step 13

    Make three cuts with a knife.

    Step 13
  14. 14

    Step 14

    Stretch out the dough and peel off the knife blade in the middle.

    Step 14
  15. 15

    Step 15

    Slide one end of the dough through the center of the knife.

    Step 15
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    Step 16

    The flower-shaped leaves are done!

    Step 16
  17. 17

    Step 17

    After completing the steps, place the leaflets on the racket to prevent them from sticking together.

    Step 17
  18. 18

    Step 18

    Heat the oil to 5 % of its maximum temperature, then add the dough pieces. Do not add too many at once, and turn them over frequently to ensure that both sides of the dough pieces are heated evenly.

    Step 18
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    Step 19

    Fry the noodles until they turn slightly yellow, then immediately remove them from the oil. The sesame oil will turn golden yellow after frying.

    Step 19
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    Step 20

    Place the fried sesame leaves in a basket, let them cool, then put them in a clean bag and tie the opening to prevent them from getting damp and affecting the taste.

    Step 20
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    Step 21

    Doesn't the finished product look tempting? It's crispy and fragrant, and absolutely delicious!

    Step 21

Nutrition

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Source: User-provided xiangha.csv