CHINESE NEW YEAR SWEET RICE CAKE (NIAN GAO)
New Year Sweet Rice Cake (红糖年糕), or nian gao, is a welcome sight during Chinese New Year and a must-have dish. Nian gao 年糕(高) symbolizes progress, advancement, and growth.Nian Gao is also a popular gift to give when visiting family and friends during the holiday.
Provided by Judy
Categories Dessert and Sweet Stuff
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare two 8-inch round baking pans by brushing the insides with vegetable oil.
- Add 2 cups of water and the ginger to a medium-sized pot, bring it a boil, then let it simmer for 10 minutes over low to medium heat with the lid covered. Turn off the heat, and stir in the brown sugar and allspice until the sugar is dissolved completely. Remove the ginger slices. Now add 1 1/2 cups of cold water to cool down the mixture so its warm, not hot.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the two kinds of flours together and then slowly add in the sugar water mixture. Stir thoroughly until the batter is smooth (without any lumps). Now stir in the vanilla extract, molasses, orange zest, and 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil until thoroughly combined. The resulting batter should have a consistency similar to condensed milk. If the batter is too thick, add a bit more water a couple tablespoons at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Pour the batter evenly into two foil pans. Gently tap the pans against your countertop to get rid of air bubbles. Top each pan with three decorative dates in the center, if using. Put both pans in a double-decker bamboo steamer and steam for about 1 hour on high heat (the water should be boiling, but should NOT be bubbling high enough to touch the foil pans). You might need to add water into the steamer midway to avoid having the water dry up and burn your bamboo steamers.
- After 1 hour, poke a toothpick into the rice cake. It's done if the toothpick comes out clean--just like a regular cake! Regarding steaming techniques, for this recipe and in general, it doesn't matter what type of vessel you use. The core goal here is to use steam to cook the food, which means it's important that the steam doesn't escape.
- For example, if you use bamboo steamer, you will also need a pot that fits the bamboo steamer perfectly so there is no visible steam escaping. If you don't have a pot that fits the bamboo steamer, you will need to put the bamboo steamer inside a much larger pot with a lid and set the bamboo steamer on a rack above the water. Whatever you decide to use, with the correct set up, you should not see steam escaping!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 kcal, Carbohydrate 76 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 11 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NIAN GAO CHINESE NEW YEAR CAKE
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, add 1.5 cups of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of wheat starch.
- Then, add 1&1/4 cups of glutinous rice flour, 1/2 cup of coconut milk and 1 cup of water.
- Mix it very well.
- Next, spray some oil and use a brush to brush the oil evenly around the cake pan.
- After that, pour the mixture over the greased cake pan (my cake pan is about 6.5 inches wide) and use a spoon or strainer to remove excess bubbles.
- Pour a cup of water into an instant pot pressure cooker and add a rack.
- Cover the flour mixture with a foil. (Before covering the foil try to mix the mixture again).
- After that, put the flour mixture into the instant pot, close the lid and vent. Push the manual button, adjust the time for 30 minutes at high pressure and naturally release the pressure.
- Put a plate on top of the cooked nian gao. Then, flip it and decorate with a dried jujube in the middle of the cake.
- You can wait until it's cool down then slice it.
- However, it is easier to slice it after refrigerating the Chinese new year sweet rice cake.
- After refrigerating the nian gao, add some oil into a non-stick pan. Then, pan fry both sides for about 1-2 minutes at medium fire. (Some people like to dip the nian gao with eggs and pan fry them.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 12 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STIR-FRIED RICE CAKES (NIAN GAO)
Stir-fried rice cakes are known in Chinese as "chao niángāo" (炒年糕). Our version uses pork (but you can substitute chicken) and leafy greens.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Noodles and Pasta
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Marinate the julienned pork with the water, light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, vegetable oil, and cornstarch. Allow to sit for 20-30 minutes, while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Rinse the rice cakes and drain. If using fresh or frozen rice cakes, you do not have to soak or thaw them. Only soak (according to package instructions) if using dried rice cakes.
- Thoroughly wash the baby bok choy (or napa cabbage). Drain, shaking off excess water. If using baby bok choy, separate into individual leaves. If using napa cabbage, cut the large leaves into smaller bite-sized pieces. Also prepare the garlic and scallions.
- If using mushrooms, slice them thinly. If using dried shiitake mushrooms, save the soaking liquid.
- Place your wok over high heat until it begins to smoke lightly. Add the vegetable oil to coat the wok, and add the pork and garlic. Cook until the pork turns opaque. If using mushrooms, add them now and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Stir in the scallions, bok choy/cabbage, and Shaoxing wine. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, and move everything to the center of the wok to create an even "bed" of vegetables and meat. Distribute the rice cakes on top (this prevents them from sticking to the wok).
- Add water (or mushroom soaking water for extra flavor). Depending on how hot your stove gets, you can add 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup. Cover, and cook for 2 minutes to steam the rice cakes and cook the vegetables.
- Remove the cover, and add the sesame oil, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, and sugar. Stir-fry everything together for 1 minute over medium heat. Taste, and season with additional salt if necessary. Continue stir-frying until the rice cakes are coated in sauce, cooked through but still chewy. Plate and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 884 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
Provided by Huang Kitchen
Categories Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Easy Dairy-Free Shellfish-Free Gluten-Free Egg-Free Soy-Free Entertaining Winter Fish-Free Peanut-Free Tree Nut-Free Sugar-Free Classic Tomato-Free Stove
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First, peel and slice the Yam (400 gram), Sweet Potato (400 gram), and Rice Cake (300 gram) into even thickness and equal pieces. (18 pieces each)
- Sandwich each sticky rice cake with a slice of yam and a slice of sweet potato. Then set aside while we prepare the batter.
- First, sift the Rice Flour (60 gram) and Ground Turmeric (1/4 teaspoon) into a mixing bowl.
- Add Water (3/4 cup) and whisk batter ingredients into a semi-thick and smooth batter.
- Stir in Baking Powder (1 teaspoon) and Salt (1/4 teaspoon).
- 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.
- First, heat up Oil (as needed) in a wok.
- Dip the sandwiched nian gao into the batter.
- Then, carefully place into hot oil.
- Reduce heat and in batches, fry the sandwiched sticky rice cake until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. And we're done!
- 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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 calories, Protein 14.2 g, Fat 12.5 g, Carbohydrate 126.1 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Sugar 11.5 g, Sodium 1000.6 mg, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, TransFat 0.0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, UnsaturatedFat 7.4 g
NIAN GAO
Nian Gao is a lightly sweetened sticky rice cake that is beloved for its chewy and bouncy texture. It is a popular gift during the Lunar New Year because nian gao means "higher year" and so symbolizes prosperity and promotions for the coming year. The simplest version of the cake is made with brown sugar, water and glutinous rice flour, but you can find many variations. This recipe includes fine rice flour, which helps achieve an appealing chewy texture and keeps the cake from becoming too sticky. Enjoy the rice cake by itself or with condensed milk as a dipping sauce to add a sweet and creamy note that borders on dessert. Nian gao is also great with some hot tea for breakfast.
Provided by Food Network
Time 5h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a wok filled with 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil over medium-high heat (the water should be low enough so it doesn't touch the cake pan once it is added). Alternatively, you can use a bamboo steamer or a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
- Bring the brown slab sugar and 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons of cold water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally as the slab sugar tends to stick to the bottom of the pot, and cook until the sugar melts. Turn off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside to cool until no longer steaming, about 6 minutes.
- Mix both kinds of rice flours together in a large bowl and set aside.
- Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Line the bottom of the pan with a parchment circle and lightly grease the parchment with more vegetable oil. Set aside.
- Gradually add the sugar syrup to the rice flours in three additions, stirring with a rubber spatula until there are only a few small lumps of flour. The mixture will be stiff at the beginning but will loosen after stirring for about 1 minute.
- Strain the batter through a fine-mesh sieve set over another large bowl. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and cover with aluminum foil. Place the pan over the steamer and steam over medium heat until the cake is light brown and almost translucent, about 2 hours; refill the steamer after every 10 to 15 minutes as the water evaporates.
- The classic way to check for doneness is by taking a small piece from the center of the cake with a chopstick (or a butter knife) and then placing a dried red date on top of the hole to hide it and provide a kind of decoration. Remove the pan from the steamer and set aside until cool enough to handle. Flip the nian gao onto a large plate and peel off the parchment.
- To serve right away, cut the cake into 1/2-inch-thick wedges using a greased knife. Enjoy the bouncy texture.
- For pan-fried nian gao, allow the cake to cool completely and, without slicing, cover the cake with foil. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight. Slice into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Pan-fry in a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium heat, flipping halfway through, until browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Enjoy while hot for the perfect chewy texture and serve with condensed milk if desired as a dipping sauce.
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