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.
Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif
- Toplam süre
- 35 dk.
- Porsiyon
- 4
- Zorluk
- Orta
Alerjen bilgisi: gluten, yumuşakçalar, susam, soya ve soya fasulyesi içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.
Ön hazırlık
Malzemeler
Malzemeler
- 500 gfresh nian gao, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 200 gboneless pork loin, thinly sliced
- 2 yemek kaşığıvegetable oil
- 2 dişgarlic, minced
- 0,5 adetyellow onion, thinly sliced
- 200 gnapa cabbage, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 adetcarrot, julienned
marinade
- 1 yemek kaşığısoy sauce
- 1 çay kaşığıcornstarch
- 0,5 çay kaşığısesame oil
sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığıdark soy sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığılight soy sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığıoyster sauce
- 0,5 çay kaşığısugar
- 0,5 su bardağıchicken broth
- 0,25 çay kaşığıwhite pepper
garnish
- 2 adetscallion, chopped
Ekipman
wok · large skillet · spatula · mixing bowls · cutting board · knife
Hazırlanışı
Adım adım
- 1
If using pre-packaged nian gao, separate the slices and soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften; drain well.
Yaklaşık 15 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
- 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.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 7
Add the napa cabbage and carrot to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
- 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.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 11
Garnish with chopped scallion and serve immediately.
Tazeliğini koruyun
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.