Stir-fried Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)
These chewy stir-fried rice cakes are a popular and comforting dish, often enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The rice cakes are stir-fried with vegetables and a savory sauce, creating a satisfying meal with a unique texture. This recipe offers a balanced blend of flavors and ingredients, making it a great option for a quick and delicious home-cooked meal.
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- Общее время
- 35 мин
- Порции
- 4
- Сложность
- Средне
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Подготовка
Ингредиенты
Ингредиенты
- 500 gfresh nian gao, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 200 gboneless pork loin, thinly sliced
- 2 ст. л.vegetable oil
- 2 зубчикgarlic, minced
- 0,5 шт.yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 200 gnapa cabbage, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 шт.carrot, julienned
marinade
- 1 ст. л.soy sauce
- 1 ч. л.cornstarch
- 0,5 ч. л.sesame oil
sauce
- 1 ст. л.dark soy sauce
- 1 ст. л.light soy sauce
- 1 ст. л.oyster sauce
- 0,5 ч. л.sugar
- 0,5 стаканchicken broth
- 0,25 ч. л.white pepper
garnish
- 2 шт.scallion, chopped
Инвентарь
wok · large skillet · spatula · mixing bowls · cutting board · knife
Приготовление
Шаг за шагом
- 1
If using pre-packaged nian gao, separate the slices and soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften; drain well.
Около 15 мин
Совет повара: Soaking helps prevent the rice cakes from sticking together and makes them easier to stir-fry.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the pork loin with the marinade ingredients: soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
Около 10 мин
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, chicken broth, and white pepper. Set aside.
Около 2 мин
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Около 1 мин
Совет повара: Ensure your wok is hot before adding ingredients for a good stir-fry.
- 5
Add the marinated pork to the hot wok and stir-fry until it is cooked through and lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the pork from the wok and set aside.
Около 3 мин
Совет повара: Do not overcrowd the wok; cook in batches if necessary.
- 6
Add the garlic and yellow onion to the wok and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Около 1 мин
- 7
Add the napa cabbage and carrot to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Около 3 мин
- 8
Add the softened nian gao to the wok with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce.
- 9
Stir-fry everything together for 3-5 minutes, ensuring the rice cakes are evenly coated with the sauce and have absorbed some of the liquid. They should be tender and chewy.
Около 5 мин
Совет повара: If the rice cakes are too sticky, add a splash more chicken broth.
- 10
Return the cooked pork to the wok and toss to combine and heat through for about 1 minute.
Около 1 мин
- 11
Garnish with chopped scallion and serve immediately.
Правильное хранение
Store leftover stir-fried rice cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a microwave or a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water or broth if needed to prevent drying out.