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Hong Kong Style Crispy Golden Pan-Fried Nian Gao

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 7 minsscheduleTotal: 12 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
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4 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:57
warningStay safe

Keep your fingers curled inward when using a sharp knife to cut the nian gao to avoid cuts.

Cut the coconut nian gao into even slices about one finger thick. Make sure the thickness is appropriate and not too thin.

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Cut the nian gao to an even thickness

cutting it too thin will cause it to melt and fall apart during frying

Ingredients:coconut nian gao (1 piece)
Tools:knifecutting board
02
Preparation
00:01:33

Beat 2 eggs into a batter. Evenly coat the nian gao slices with 2 tbsp of cornstarch first, then prepare to dip in egg batter.

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Apply the cornstarch thinly and evenly without lumps, otherwise the egg batter will peel off.

Ingredients:Egg (2 piece)cornstarch (2 tbsp)coconut nian gao
Tools:bowl
03
Active Cooking
00:01:42
warningStay safe

When adding oil and putting nian gao into the pan, slight oil splattering may occur. Slide the nian gao down the edge of the pan to prevent hot oil from splashing and scalding your skin.

Turn on the lowest heat to preheat the frying pan, add 2 tbsp of cooking oil, place the nian gao slices coated in cornstarch and egg batter into the pan one by one. Fry on the lowest heat for about 2 minutes until the edges of the egg batter set and the bottom turns golden, then flip and continue slow frying.

local_fire_departmentlowest heat, about 2 minutes
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The pan must not be overheated before putting the nian gao in, otherwise the egg batter will burn instantly before the inside gets hot.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (2 tbsp)coconut nian gaoEgg
Tools:Frying panTongs
04
Active Cooking
00:03:49

After frying each side for about two minutes until both sides are golden, increase the heat to medium. Flip continuously to press out excess oil and make the crust crispy, until both sides are golden and crispy with a soft, sticky center, then remove from heat.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat, about 2 minutes
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Watch out

You must continuously flip and monitor after increasing the heat, otherwise the high heat will burn it quickly.

Ingredients:coconut nian gao
Tools:plateFrying panTongs

groceryAll Ingredients

coconut nian gao1 piece
Egg2 piece
cornstarch2 tbsp
Cooking oil2 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

knifecutting boardbowlFrying panTongsplate