Fried Nian Gao | 炸年糕
Fried Nian Gao | 炸年糕
Ingredients
For the Tempura Batter
- 100 g tempura flour
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
- 1 tablespoon glutinous rice flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 140 ml ice water, to 150 ml
- 1 tablespoon oil, for the batter
For Frying
- 3 cups cooking oil, for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Wipe the surfaces of the nian gao cakes clean. Slice the nian gao into thick, rectangular pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Slice the orange sweet potato and yam (taro) into round or similarly shaped pieces, ensuring they are roughly the same thickness as the nian gao slices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Create "sandwiches" by layering one slice of orange sweet potato, one slice of nian gao, and then one slice of yam (taro). Repeat until all slices are used.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In a medium bowl, combine the tempura flour, rice flour, glutinous rice flour, and baking powder. Whisk to ensure all dry ingredients are well mixed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually pour 140-150 ml of ice water into the dry ingredients. Stir well with a spoon until a smooth, consistent batter is formed. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the batter and mix it in until fully incorporated. This helps create a crispier coating.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Heat a sufficient amount of cooking oil (about 3 cups or enough to submerge the nian gao pieces) in a deep pot or frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Take each assembled nian gao sandwich and dip it completely into the prepared batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated on all sides. Carefully place the battered nian gao into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Fry the nian gao pieces for 3-5 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and appear crispy. Use tongs to flip them as needed to ensure even cooking on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
Once fried to perfection, remove the fried nian gao from the oil and place them on a metal rack lined with paper towels to allow any excess oil to drain off.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Serve the Fried Nian Gao immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fried Nian Gao | 炸年糕
For the Tempura Batter
- 100 g tempura flour
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
- 1 tablespoon glutinous rice flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 140 ml ice water, to 150 ml
- 1 tablespoon oil, for the batter
For Frying
- 3 cups cooking oil, for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Wipe the surfaces of the nian gao cakes clean. Slice the nian gao into thick, rectangular pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Slice the orange sweet potato and yam (taro) into round or similarly shaped pieces, ensuring they are roughly the same thickness as the nian gao slices.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Create "sandwiches" by layering one slice of orange sweet potato, one slice of nian gao, and then one slice of yam (taro). Repeat until all slices are used.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a medium bowl, combine the tempura flour, rice flour, glutinous rice flour, and baking powder. Whisk to ensure all dry ingredients are well mixed.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually pour 140-150 ml of ice water into the dry ingredients. Stir well with a spoon until a smooth, consistent batter is formed. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the batter and mix it in until fully incorporated. This helps create a crispier coating.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Heat a sufficient amount of cooking oil (about 3 cups or enough to submerge the nian gao pieces) in a deep pot or frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Take each assembled nian gao sandwich and dip it completely into the prepared batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated on all sides. Carefully place the battered nian gao into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Fry the nian gao pieces for 3-5 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and appear crispy. Use tongs to flip them as needed to ensure even cooking on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
Once fried to perfection, remove the fried nian gao from the oil and place them on a metal rack lined with paper towels to allow any excess oil to drain off.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Serve the Fried Nian Gao immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min