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Crispy Golden Pan-Fried Nian Gao

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 3 minsscheduleTotal: 8 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
Allergens:warningGluten

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5 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:18

Slightly freeze the nian gao to set, apply a little oil on the knife to prevent sticking, and slice the nian gao for later use.

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Watch out

The knife must be oiled before slicing nian gao, otherwise it will stick heavily to the blade.

Ingredients:Original Nian Gao
Tools:kitchen knife
02
Preparation
00:00:32

Prepare 50g of flour on a plate, coat the surface of each sliced nian gao with a thin layer of flour, and shake off excess flour.

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Apply only a thin layer of flour, otherwise it will burn during frying and taste too floury.

Ingredients:Original Nian Gaoall-purpose flour (50 g)
Tools:plate
03
Active Cooking
00:00:48
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Be careful of oil splatters when adding hot oil to avoid burns, and use heat protection when pouring oil and swirling the wok.

Heat the wok, add 15ml of oil to coat the surface evenly, then pour out the excess oil, keeping only a thin layer of oil on the wok.

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Watch out

Hot wok and hot oil must be properly done, otherwise the nian gao will stick severely to the wok.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (15 ml)
Tools:Wok
04
Active Cooking
00:01:19
warningStay safe

Watch out for hot oil splatters when flipping, and keep your hands away from the hot oil area while using the spatula.

Turn on high heat, put the flour-coated nian gao slices into the wok, shake the wok slightly to ensure no sticking, fry until the bottom turns golden brown, and flip.

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Shake the wok frequently after putting the nian gao in, otherwise the high heat will quickly cause it to stick and burn.

Ingredients:Original Nian Gao (1 piece)
Tools:SpatulaWok
05
Active Cooking
00:02:01
warningStay safe

Be careful of burns when transferring hot nian gao, use the spatula and plate steadily.

Transfer the nian gao, fried to golden brown on both sides and soft and cooked through, onto a plate and serve.

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Take the nian gao out of the wok immediately when done, otherwise it will melt and deform if left too long in the hot wok.

Ingredients:Original Nian Gao
Tools:Spatulaplate

groceryAll Ingredients

Original Nian Gao1 piece
all-purpose flour50 g
Cooking oil15 ml

blenderAll Tools Needed

kitchen knifeplateWokSpatula