This sweet treat is similar to the Peranakan kueh ondeh ondeh. Sweet purple potato paste is wrapped around nian gao and steamed to create the chewy and fragrant bites – so pretty and so delectable!
Yield:
Prep Time: mins
Cook Time: mins
Difficulty Level: /5
Ingredients
- Nian gao, cut into 7 g cubes
- 150 g purple sweet potato, skinned, boiled and cut into small pieces
- Fresh shredded coconut
Steps
01. Cut nian gao into cubes, about 7 g per cube.
02. Skin purple sweet potato and boil till soft before mashing into a paste. (to make it faster, blend in a blender 1 min)
03. Wrap nian gao cubes in purple sweet potato paste.
04. Steam in oven for 5 mins.
05. Remove from oven and coat with fresh shredded coconut immediately.
Click here for the step-by-step video!Recipe: Chef Daniel Tay/Old Seng Choong