![]() ![]() ![]() If you use these links, we really appreciate the support! These links are affiliate links, which means that if you use our links to purchase these ingredients, Amazon pays my family a small amount for the sale - at no extra cost to you. Dried Wood Ear Fungus (a few options, depending on what's in stock):.Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (soak for 15-20 minutes in warm water before slicing).Pearl River Bridge Superior Dark Soy Sauce.Pearl River Bridge Superior Light Soy Sauce.I've also included some other Chinese kitchen essentials, used in many of my dad's other recipes. If you don't live near an Asian market, most or all of what my dad uses in this recipe can be found on Amazon: Some of these ingredients are hard to find in a typical grocery store. Measuring cups are based on volume, which can vary significantly depending on how you scoop, the density of the ingredient, and etcetera. With a food scale, you’re able to be much more precise and create a smaller mess than you would with measuring cups. You’ll also want parchment paper to line the base with. There are a few things you’ll need: a steamer, a cake pan, parchment paper, and a food scale.įor steaming, it’s best to use a dedicated steamer, but you might be able to get away with using a wok with a steamer rack.įor the cake pan, you can use whatever you might have at home, but it’ll make your life easier to use one with a removable base and/or a springform buckle. If you pan fry them in oil, which is also optional, it's made even more delicious with a subtle soft & crispy contrast. It's a lot like a Japanese mochi, and my family's addition of red beans gives it sort of Snickers bar texture with less crunch and without the chocolate taste. If you've never had Nian Gao before, it's a chewy, sticky, semi-sweet bite of deliciousness. Technically, lots of cakes (taro cake, turnip cake, sponge cake, etc) qualify as a "New Year Cake", but this is the recipe that comes to mind when people speak of Nian Gao. Nian Gao is a popular dessert and gift during Lunar New Year! The various idioms and meanings behind Nian Gao and all of its various toppings.Context on the key ingredients, and the equipment you'll need to make this dish (+ alternatives).My family’s spin on this traditional recipe!.Today, Daddy Lau will be teaching us our family recipe and for making the perfect Nian Gao with Red Bean! (紅豆年糕). ![]()
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