These nian gao spring rolls are bite-sized and a popular snack during Chinese New Year. Nian gao (年糕) is a must-have food during Chinese New Year as it is a homonym for “higher year”, eating nian gao has the symbolism of raising oneself higher in the coming year. Nian gao can be served in different ways, besides Taro Sweet Potato Fried Nian Gao, it can also be made into Taro Sweet Potato Nian Gao Spring Rolls.
CHINESE VERSION: 芋头番薯年糕春卷
Taro Sweet Potato Nian Gao Spring Rolls | MyKitchen101en
Yields: 24 pcs
Ingredients:
- 24 pcs taro (4 cm)
- 24 pcs sweet potato (4 cm)
- 24 pcs nian gao (4 cm) [Please refer: Simple Version Caramel Nian Gao (a.k.a. Kuih Bakul)]
- 6 sheets spring roll pastry (215 mm x 215 mm)
Instructions:
1 Steam taro and sweet potato in a steamer for about 7-8 minutes until soft.
2 Cut each sheet of spring roll pastry into 4 small sheets.
3 Put 1 piece of taro, sweet potato and nian gao on 1 small sheet.
4 Wrap taro, sweet potato and nian gao with spring roll pastry.
5 Brush the pastry end with some water.
6 Seal the spring roll properly.
