Featuring slices of nian gao and lotus root coated and fried in a golden batter, these crispy treats are the perfect celebration snack for CNY!
Yield:
Prep Time: mins
Cook Time: mins
Difficulty Level: /5
Ingredients
- 80 g plain flour
- 20 g cornflour
- 130 g water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 slices nian gao
- 8 slices lotus root
- Osmanthus honey, to drizzle
- Osmanthus flower, crushed
- Icing sugar, to dust
Steps
01. PREPARE THE BATTER Pour plain flour, cornflour and water and mix well into a paste. Add in vegetable oil, baking powder and mix well
02. Put a piece of rice cake between two slices of lotus root.
03. Coat with a layer of batter and deep fry in oil till golden brown.
04. Drizzle with osmanthus honey, sprinkle osmanthus flowers and dust some icing sugar on top before serving.
Click here for the step-by-step video!Recipe: Chef Daniel Tay/Old Seng Choong