
By Trader Joe's Tasting Table
Stir-Fried Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)
8 steps
Prep:50minCook:10min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:07:57 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
80
High
Glycemic Load
80
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories716 kcal (36%)
Total Fat24.9 g (36%)
Carbs100.1 g (38%)
Sugars1.1 g (1%)
Protein22.4 g (45%)
Sodium1011.3 mg (51%)
Fiber1.1 g (4%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Meat and Marinade

8 ozpork shoulder
or loin, julienned

1 tablespoonwater

2 teaspoonslight soy sauce

½ teaspoonsesame oil

¼ teaspoonwhite pepper

1 teaspoonvegetable oil

1 teaspooncornstarch
Rest of the Dish

1 poundrice cakes

8 ouncesbaby bok choy
or napa cabbage

2 clovesgarlic
coarsely chopped

scallions
cut on a diagonal into 1 inch/2.5 cm pieces

dried shiitake mushrooms
soaked for 2 hours until reconstituted, can substitute fresh shiitake mushrooms

3 tablespoonsvegetable oil

1 tablespoonShaoxing wine

½ cupwater
depending on how hot your stove can get, for higher BTU stoves, use up to 3/4 cup water

½ teaspoonsesame oil

1 ½ teaspoonsdark soy sauce

1 tablespoonlight soy sauce

2 teaspoonsoyster sauce

¼ teaspoonground white pepper

½ teaspoonsugar

salt
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Marinate the julienned pork with the water, light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, vegetable oil, and cornstarch. Allow to sit for 20-30 minutes, while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Step 2
Rinse the rice cakes and drain. If using fresh or frozen rice cakes, you do not have to soak or thaw them. Only soak (according to package instructions) if using dried rice cakes.
Step 3
Thoroughly wash the baby bok choy (or napa cabbage). Drain, shaking off excess water. If using baby bok choy, separate into individual leaves. If using napa cabbage, cut the large leaves into smaller bite-sized pieces. Also prepare the garlic and scallions.
Step 4
If using mushrooms, slice them thinly. If using dried shiitake mushrooms, save the soaking liquid.
Step 5
Place your wok over high heat until it begins to smoke lightly. Add the vegetable oil to coat the wok, and add the pork and garlic. Cook until the pork turns opaque. If using mushrooms, add them now and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Step 6
Stir in the scallions, bok choy/cabbage, and Shaoxing wine. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, and move everything to the center of the wok to create an even “bed” of vegetables and meat. Distribute the rice cakes on top (this prevents them from sticking to the wok).
Step 7
Add water (or mushroom soaking water for extra flavor). Depending on how hot your stove gets, you can add 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup. Cover, and cook for 2 minutes to steam the rice cakes and cook the vegetables.
Step 8
Remove the cover, and add the sesame oil, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, and sugar. Stir-fry everything together for 1 minute over medium heat. Taste, and season with additional salt if necessary. Continue stir-frying until the rice cakes are coated in sauce, cooked through but still chewy. Plate and serve!
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