Pan Fried Nian Gao (New Year Cake) 傳統香煎年糕

Our family's traditional Pan Fried Nian Gao Recipe (Chinese New Year Cake) made with our secret ingredient: sweet & gooey rice cake with crisp fragrant egg.

Make our family’s traditional Pan Fried Nian Gao Recipe (New Year Cake) to celebrate Chinese New Year. This smooth and sweet gooey rice cake wrapped with crisp fragrant layer of egg is so delicious to eat!

Traditional Pan Fried Nian Gao Recipe

Gung Hay Fat Choy!!

Every year, my grandparents & parents would be like busy beavers working through the hustle bustle during the Chinese New Year holiday season.

On the 28th day in the Lunar calendar, they would gather the family for the annual tradition to clean the house (年廿八、洗邋遢), meant to sweep out the bad luck. Clearly not my favorite part of CNY. 😛

Then, they’ll visit markets, gather ingredients, and prepare for the big Reunion Dinner Celebration (Tuan Nian Fan 團年飯) that happens on the 30th day. Very much like Christmas dinner.

Sometimes, the dinner can get huge, joined by all the relatives, extended family, and even the whole village! Nah, the village thing never happened to our families. hehe~ I wish though, as that would be so much fun!! 🙂

Each year leading up to CNY, I’d ask mom when she’ll make this Pan Fried Nian Gao. Chinese New Year is just not complete without this sweet, gooey, & fragrant deliciousness!! 😀

Jacky & I wish you & your family a Happy Chinese New Year!

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Step-by-Step Guide: Pan Fried Nian Gao

Ingredients for Pan Fried Nian Gao (New Year Cake)

Nian Gao Chinese New Year Cake Recipe: place jujube red date in the center for decoration

Egg Mixture:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

First, slice the Nian Gao into 1/4 inch thick slices.

Step 1

Create Egg Mixture

Then, mix the 2 eggs and 1/4 tsp salt together in a small bowl.

Pro Tip: Contrary to common belief, adding salt 10 – 15 minutes before cooking actually makes the eggs more tender than tough.

Step 2

Pan Fry Nian Gao

First, heat the pan over medium heat.

Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil or peanut oil onto the pan.

Then, dip the Nian Gao slices into the Egg Mixture (as shown in photo below).

coating nian gao new year cake slices with egg mixture

Pan-fry each side for 1 – 2 minutes until golden brown.

Optional: Double dip the Nian Gao slices into the Egg Mixture and pan-fry each side for another minute for more “eggy” taste & crisp outer layer.

Step 3

Serve Nian Gao

Pro Tip: Absorb the oil on the Pan Fried Nian Gao with a paper towel to keep the outer layer nice & crisp.

Enjoy the hot fragrant sweet sticky rice cake with a cup of hot tea! 🙂

Our family's traditional Pan Fried Nian Gao Recipe (Chinese New Year Cake) made with our secret ingredient: sweet & gooey rice cake with crisp fragrant egg.

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Pan Fried Nian Gao (New Year Cake) 傳統香煎年糕

Author: Amy + Jacky
Our family's traditional Pan Fried Nian Gao Recipe (Chinese New Year Cake) made with our little secret ingredient. Sweet & gooey rice cake with a crisp layer of fragrant egg.
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Servings 6 - 8
Total Time 10 minutes
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Ingredients

Egg Mixture:

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions 

  • Create Egg Mixture: Mix 2 eggs and ¼ tsp salt together in a small bowl.
  • Pan Fry Nian Gao: Heat pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil or peanut oil onto the pan. Dip nian gao slices into the egg mixture. Pan-fry each side for 1 - 2 minutes until golden brown.
    Optional: Double dip the nian gao slices into the Egg Mixture and pan-fry each side for another minute for more "eggy" taste.
  • Serve Pan-Fried Nian Gao: Absorb the oil on the Pan Fried Nian Gao with a paper towel to keep the outer layer nice & crisp. Enjoy the hot fragrant sweet sticky rice cake - nian gao with a cup of tea.

Notes

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Calories: 279kcal
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: chinese new year, chinese new year recipes, instant pot nian gao, lunar new year, lunar recipes, pan fried nian gao, pressure cooker nian gao

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
Our family's traditional Pan Fried Nian Gao Recipe (Chinese New Year Cake) made with our secret ingredient: sweet & gooey rice cake with crisp fragrant egg.
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