Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened dried grated coconut ((30g))
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds ((15g))
  • 12 oz nian gao ((cut into 12 cubes) (340g))
  • 1 piece banana leaf (to line plate use for steaming)

Instruction

  • Place unsweetened dried grated coconut in a fry pan and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Do the same with sesame seeds.
  • Mix the two in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
  • Prepare a steamer and allow water to come to a boil.
  • Place nian gao cubes on plate lined with banana leaf. Wrap with aluminum foil. Place in the steamer, cover with lid, and steam over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Remove steamed nian gao from steamer. Using a pair of chopsticks or a fork, pick up a piece of sticky nian gao and roll it in toasted coconut and sesame seeds mixture. Repeat with remaining nian gao.
  • Serve immediately.