Author Notes
As it’s the Chinese New Year and a time for fresh beginnings, we’ve created a simple, nutritious and delicious stir-fry to cater for any healthy eating resolutions. It’s ready in 20 minutes which makes it an ideal healthy meal for those short on time.
The recipe can be found here - http://www.mynutricounter.com/prosperity-stir-fry/
—Nikki Brown
Ingredients
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250 grams
Nian Gao
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100 grams
Chinese sweet peas, tips picked off
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100 grams
young corn, cut into bite-sized pieces
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100 grams
baby carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
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100 grams
white onion, thinly sliced
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15 grams
cornstarch, for dusting
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50 milliliters
peanut oil
- For the Sauce
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15 milliliters
black bean garlic paste
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15 milliliters
chiu chow chili oil
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15 milliliters
sesame oil
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15 milliliters
honey/maple syrup
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30 milliliters
cold water
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3 grams
cornstarch
Directions
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Mix all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
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Cut Nian Gao into bite-sized pieces. Lightly dust with cornstarch.
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Heat peanut oil in a frying pan. Pan-fry Nian Gao for about 2 minutes per side over medium heat. Set aside.
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In the same pan, add peas, carrots, young corn, and onions. Sautee for 3-4 minutes over high heat.
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Return Nian Gao to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture. Cook for about another minute, stirring continuously.
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