Sticky Cake (Nian Gao) Recipe

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Sticky Cake (Nian Gao)
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Directions:

  1. Prepare the wok for steaming.
  2. In a bowl, mix the boiling water and the sugar, stirring to dissolve.
  3. Cool. Soak the Chinese dates in hot water for at least 30 minutes to soften. (You can also
  4. Soften them quickly by placing them in a bowl with water and microwaving on high heat for
  5. 30 seconds). Cut the dates in half and remove the pits.
  6. Place the glutinous rice flour in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and stir in the sugar and water mixture. Add the milk and begin shaping the dough. Add 1 tablespoon of
  7. Water to the dough at a time, until you have a smooth dough with a satiny texture. Incorporate 1/2 - 3/4 of the Chinese dates, nuts or other dried fruit as you are adding water and working with the dough.
  8. Grease a 7-inch square cake pan with vegetable oil or a non-stick cooking spray. Place the dough in the cake pan and spread it out to the edges. Decorate with the remaining
  9. Dates, lightly pushing them into the dough. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
  10. Steam the cake over medium-high to high heat for 45 minutes, or until the edges of the cake pull away from the pan. Remove the cake from the heat and cool.
  11. Use a knife to loosen the edges, then remove the cake. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight.
  12. To serve: Cut the cake into quarters, and then into thin slices 2 – 3 inches long and 1/4-inch wide. You can serve the cake as is, or reheat it in the microwave (the amount of time will depend on the size and power of your microwave – start with 10 seconds and then microwave an extra 5 seconds if needed) or re-steam it for 4 – 5 minutes.
  13. You can also pan-fry the cake, dipping the cake slices in an egg wash before frying. Use a small amount of oil so that the cake will not taste oily. Heat the oil on medium-high to high heat, then turn the heat down to medium and brown the cake slices briefly on both sides.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 565.26 Kcal (2367 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.87g 18%
Cholesterol 0.04mg 0%
Sodium 29.8mg 1%
Potassium 135.68mg 3%
Total Carbs 110.24g 37%
Sugars 27.73g 111%
Dietary Fiber 3.09g 12%
Protein 6.32g 13%
Iron 10.1mg 56%
Calcium 117.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 355.78 Kcal (1490 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.47g 18%
Cholesterol 0.02mg 0%
Sodium 18.76mg 1%
Potassium 85.4mg 3%
Total Carbs 69.39g 37%
Sugars 17.45g 111%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 12%
Protein 3.98g 13%
Iron 6.4mg 56%
Calcium 73.9mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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