Pan Fried Nian Gao (New Year Cake) 傳統香煎年糕

Pan Fried Nian Gao (New Year Cake) 傳統香煎年糕
Serves 6 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 whole nian gao (Chinese New Year Cake) (, sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or peanut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Steps

  1. 1

    Create Egg Mixture: Mix 2 eggs and ¼ tsp salt together in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Pan Fry Nian Gao: Heat pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil or peanut oil onto the pan. Dip nian gao slices into the egg mixture. Pan-fry each side for 1 - 2 minutes until golden brown. Optional: Double dip the nian gao slices into the Egg Mixture and pan-fry each side for another minute for more "eggy" taste.

  3. 3

    Serve Pan-Fried Nian Gao: Absorb the oil on the Pan Fried Nian Gao with a paper towel to keep the outer layer nice & crisp. Enjoy the hot fragrant sweet sticky rice cake - nian gao with a cup of tea.