Nian Gao is the 1st Chinese New Year cake my late made mother made for the Lunar New Year. As kids we would be very excited as it means Chinese New Year is around the corner
It took many hours to steam and negative words are not to be spoken when making it lest it takes forever to get the right colour.
Ah! Fear not. I have come up with an easy and short cut way of making it. I tried this many times and this method and instructions are just right.
This is a game changer. Here is the recipe.
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Until the next recipe, Gong Xi, Gong Xi. Ta Fah Cai!
Meaning Congratulation and May prosperity come your way!!
Quick & Easy Nian Gao Ready In 3 -4 days
A short cut method without all the fuss. No need to wait for weeks to get it ready.
Servings: 3 Pieces
Cost: £2.00
Equipment
- 2 to 3 round tins or moulds
- 1 steamer or slow cooker
- l Aluminium foil
- cling film
Ingredients
- 400 g Glutinous rice flour
- 420 g granulated sugar
- 80 g dark brown sugar
- 400 ml water
- 1 pc baking parchment (alternative to banana leaf)
Instructions
- Mix the flour with the water by hand until it forms a dough.
- Add in the sugars and mix till the colour is even. Set aside.
- Line the moulds with banana leaf or baking parchment.
- Fill the moulds with the batter, leaving enough room for the cake to expand. About 5 to 6cm.
- Cover the moulds with cling film (or aluminium foil) to prevent water from dripping on to the surface.
- Steam on medium heat or slow cook on low for about 3 to 3. 5 hours. ( depends on your individual equoptment).
- Do have a peek during cooking to check the colour.
- When done, remove and cool. Then put it in the fridge for 2 days or so.
- Unmould and trim the kuih.It is ready.
Video
Notes
The longer the Kuih is steamed the darker it will get.
The steaming time or slow cook time will depend on the your equipment and it is only a guide.
