Ingredients for Rou Jia Mo: 250g plain flour, 3.5g yeast, 1.5g baking powder, 1.5g salt, 135g warm water, and a portion of braised pork.
Method:
Step 1: Combine flour, yeast, baking powder, salt, and warm water to form a smooth dough.
Step 2: Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in size.
Step 3: Divide the risen dough into 4 portions, round them, and brush the surface with a little oil, then let them rest for 15 minutes.
Step 4: Roll the rested dough into long strips.
Step 5: Flatten and roll out the dough with a rolling pin.
Step 6: Fold the dough in half.
Step 7: Roll up from one side, pressing the end at the bottom of the pancake.
Step 8: After the pancake dough has rested for 10 minutes, roll it out again and place it in a frying pan. Cook over low heat without oil until both sides are golden brown.
Step 9: Chop the pre-cooked braised pork and add it to the pancake.
Step 10: Your delicious Shaanxi snack, Rou Jia Mo, is ready.
Cooking Tips:
1. This article mainly discusses the method of making the pancake in Rou Jia Mo. For the meat, refer to my previous recipe—Secret Braised Pork.
2. The recipe yields 4 servings.
3. Some may ask why to use both yeast and baking powder when making the pancake. Yeast is for fermentation, while baking powder helps maintain the fluffiness of the pancake.
Everyone has their own cooking tips, and each of my dishes has its own little trick. You can search for ‘Shaanxi Snacks’ to directly view my recipes!
