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Yam Nian Gao Fritters

Yam Nian Gao Fritters - a Chinese New Year crispy treat of new year cake sandwiched between slices of taro (a.k.a yam) and sweet potatoes dipped in batter.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : Chinese
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings : 8 servings
Calories : 369kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ taro (peeled and cut into 8 semi-circle slices of 1/8-inch thick) (10 oz/280g)
  • 1 large sweet potato (peeled and cut lengthwise into 8 slices of 1/8-inch thick) (10 oz/280g)
  • 8 slices nian gao (about ¼-inch thick) (1 lb/450g)
  • 1 cup finely crushed or processed gluten free rice krispies (70g)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Batter

  • 1 cup rice flour (130g)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup water (120ml)

Instructions
 

  • Trim taro and sweet potato slices slightly so that they are approximately the same size. Sandwich a slice of nian gao between a slice of taro and sweet potato. Repeat with the remaining nian gao, taro, and sweet potatoes.
  • Mix all batter ingredients in a large bowl until a thick and smooth batter forms.
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  • Place crushed rice cereals on a plate. In a medium sized sauce pan, heat about 1 inch deep oil.
  • Dip sandwiched nian gao into batter, remove, and coat with crushed rice cereals on both sides.
  • Gently lower into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, turning once. It will about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Fry in 2 batches.
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  • Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal
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