Ingredients

  • 250 grams Nian Gao
  • 100 grams Chinese sweet peas, tips picked off
  • 100 grams young corn, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 100 grams baby carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 100 grams white onion, thinly sliced
  • 15 grams cornstarch, for dusting
  • 50 milliliters peanut oil
  • For the Sauce
  • 15 milliliters black bean garlic paste
  • 15 milliliters chiu chow chili oil
  • 15 milliliters sesame oil
  • 15 milliliters honey/maple syrup
  • 30 milliliters cold water
  • 3 grams cornstarch

Method

  • Mix all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
  • Cut Nian Gao into bite-sized pieces. Lightly dust with cornstarch.
  • Heat peanut oil in a frying pan. Pan-fry Nian Gao for about 2 minutes per side over medium heat. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, add peas, carrots, young corn, and onions. Sautee for 3-4 minutes over high heat.
  • Return Nian Gao to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture. Cook for about another minute, stirring continuously.