Fried Nian Gao

10 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 45MINS

Fried Nian Gao

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.
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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.
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Huang Kitchen
Being a self taught chef, Huang focuses on improving cooking recipes, documenting and creating step-by-step how to guides.
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45MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Rice Cake
10.5 oz
Rice Cakes
Yam
2 2/3 cups
Yams, cut, peeled
or Taro
Sweet Potato
14 oz
Sweet Potatoes, cut, peeled
Rice Flour
1/2 cup
Rice Flour
Ground Turmeric
1/4 tsp
Ground Turmeric
Water
3/4 cup
Water
Baking Powder
1 tsp
Baking Powder
Salt
1/4 tsp
Salt
White Sesame Seeds
1/2 cup
White Sesame Seeds
Oil
as needed
Oil

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1342
Fat
25.1 g
Protein
28.3 g
Carbs
252.3 g
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Cooking Instructions

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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!

Tags

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Asian
Comfort Food
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Chinese
Dessert
Vegan
Vegetarian
Rice
Side Dish
Vegetables
Winter
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