Fried Nian Gao

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10 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 45MINS

Fried Nian Gao

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These crispy Fried Rice Cake fritters are sandwiched with yam, sweet potato and of course, nian gao. Sesame seeds are also added in for extra crunch and texture. A classic favourite for Chinese New Year.

Fried Nian Gao

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Being a self taught chef, Huang focuses on improving cooking recipes, documenting and creating step-by-step how to guides.

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These crispy Fried Rice Cake fritters are sandwiched with yam, sweet potato and of course, nian gao. Sesame seeds are also added in for extra crunch and texture. A classic favourite for Chinese New Year.

45MINS

Total Time

$6.83

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

2

US / Metric

10.5 oz

Rice Cakes

2 2/3 cups

Yams, cut, peeled

or Taro

14 oz

Sweet Potatoes, cut, peeled

1/2 cup

Rice Flour

1/4 tsp

Ground Turmeric

3/4 cup

Water

1 tsp

Baking Powder

1/4 tsp

1/2 cup

White Sesame Seeds

as needed

Oil

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

1342

Fat

25.1 g

Protein

28.3 g

Carbs

252.3 g

Fried Nian Gao

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Being a self taught chef, Huang focuses on improving cooking recipes, documenting and creating step-by-step how to guides.

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step 1

First, peel and slice the Yams (2 2/3 cups), Sweet Potatoes (14 oz), and Rice Cakes (10.5 oz) into even thickness and equal pieces. (18 pieces each)

step 1 First, peel and slice the Yams (2 2/3 cups), Sweet Potatoes (14 oz), and Rice Cakes (10.5 oz) into even thickness and equal pieces. (18 pieces each)

step 2

Sandwich each sticky rice cake with a slice of yam and a slice of sweet potato. Then set aside while we prepare the batter.

step 2 Sandwich each sticky rice cake with a slice of yam and a slice of sweet potato. Then set aside while we prepare the batter.

step 3

First, sift the Rice Flour (1/2 cup) and Ground Turmeric (1/4 tsp) into a mixing bowl.

step 3 First, sift the Rice Flour (1/2 cup) and Ground Turmeric (1/4 tsp) into a mixing bowl.

step 4

Add Water (3/4 cup) and whisk batter ingredients into a semi-thick and smooth batter.

step 4 Add Water (3/4 cup) and whisk batter ingredients into a semi-thick and smooth batter.

step 5

Stir in Baking Powder (1 tsp) and Salt (1/4 tsp).

step 5 Stir in Baking Powder (1 tsp) and Salt (1/4 tsp).

step 6

Then, add in toasted White Sesame Seeds (1/2 cup). Mix well. Set aside to rest for 20 minutes and we are ready to fry the nian gao.

step 6 Then, add in toasted White Sesame Seeds (1/2 cup). Mix well. Set aside to rest for 20 minutes and we are ready to fry the nian gao.

step 7

First, heat up Oil (as needed) in a wok.

step 7 First, heat up Oil (as needed) in a wok.

step 8

Dip the sandwiched nian gao into the batter.

step 8 Dip the sandwiched nian gao into the batter.

step 9

Then, carefully place into hot oil.

step 9 Then, carefully place into hot oil.

step 10

Reduce heat and in batches, fry the sandwiched sticky rice cake until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. And we're done!

step 10 Reduce heat and in batches, fry the sandwiched sticky rice cake until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. And we're done!

step 11

Remove from wok and drain off excess oil on paper towels before serving. It is best eaten while it is warm so serve immediately when done. Serve and enjoy!

step 11 Remove from wok and drain off excess oil on paper towels before serving. It is best eaten while it is warm so serve immediately when done. Serve and enjoy!

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