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Homemade Nian Gao

Chinese Nian Gao, sometimes is known as Chinese new year cake. This is a popular Chinese cooking ingredient around Chinese Spring Festival. With two methods introduced here.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cup plain rice flour
  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • 3/4 cup water or 1/4 cup more
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the flours. Stir the water in slowly and then add vegetable oil. Knead the dough for several minutes until all the ingredients are well combined.
Method 1:
  1. Brush some oil on your container and then transfer the mixture in. Press the surface and then steam for around 30 minutes (depending on the thickness). And then cool down slightly.
  2. Place a plastic wrapper on a clean surface and then transfer the steamed mixture out. Fold the plastic wrapper back so the upper side of the mixture is covered with plastic wrapper, otherwise, it might be quite sticky. Knead the dough for several minutes until smooth or pat with a rolling pin.
  3. Divide the dough in half and then shape on half into a round 3 cm diameter log and the other half into several 1 cm diameter long log. Cover each one with plastic wrappers and put into fridge overnight to finalize.
  4. Cut the 1cm diameter long log into 5~7 cm long sections and slice the 3cm diameter long log.
Method 2:
  1. Divide the dough into four portions and then shape each one to a long log.
  2. Brush some oil on your steamer and then place them one by one.
  3. Steam for around 30 minutes until cooked. Transfer out and cool down.
  4. Cut into slices before using.

Notes

  • They can be kept in freezer for 1 month. If you want to serve as desserts directly, add slightly more glutinous rice flower You can also add black sesame or sweet osmanthus flowers for extra flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 76mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 80g 27%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 76mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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