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steamed nian gao with coocnut

Steamed Nian Gao with Shredded Coconut

If you prefer something healthier, you may try this light and easy-to-prepare Steamed Nian Gao with Shredded Coconut.

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Chinese New Year, Dessert
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 60 pieces
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Steam fresh shredded coconut for 5 minutes (to delay the staling of coconut).
  • Add salt to steamed shredded coconut, mix well (cover to prevent it from drying).
  • Cut nian gao into small pieces.
  • Lightly coat plates with some oil.
  • Arrange nian gao pieces on the plates.
  • Steam nian gao over medium heat for 6-7 minutes until softened.
  • Take out 1 plate of steamed nian gao at a time, coat the pieces with shredded coconut while still hot.
  • Steamed nian gao with shredded coconut is ready to be served!

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Notes

This recipe yields 60 pieces of nian gao.
The nutritional value for reference is for 1 piece of nian gao. 

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword steamed nian gao, steamed nian gao with coconut
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