Fried Nian Gao Sweet Potato Yam Sandwich

Nian gao layered like a sandwich between sweet potato and yam, fried to golden perfection. Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

This is by far thE BEST way to eat nian gao. A thick slice of nian gao is layered in between sweet potato and yam, coated in a rice flour batter, and deep-fried until it’s crispy golden brown.

The result is a crunchy golden exterior, and ooey gooey chewy nian gao in the middle.

What you’ll need to make fried nian gao sweet potato yam sandwich

• nian gao. Learn how to make your own nian gao here.
• orange sweet potatoes. I’ve never tried, but I assume any other type of sweet potato will work as well. The texture of the sweet potato might wary, though.
• yam
• rice flour
• ice-cold water
• baking powder

The mixture of rice flour, ice-cold water and baking powder helps produce a batter that is crisp and light. Read more about why it works here.

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Tips to making fried nian gao sandwich

• Cut the nian gao, sweet potato and yam into ¼-inch thick. You can cut them into whatever shape and size, as long as all of them are uniform.
• The rice flour batter should be thick! If it’s too watery, you won’t get a thick and crunchy coating. Without the thick batter, the nian gao might melt out of the sandwich while frying too.
• When dipping in the batter, try not to get any batter in between the layers.
• Fry the sandwiches on medium-low heat for at least 3-4 minutes, then increase the heat and fry until golden brown. This ensures that the yam and sweet potato are cooked through.

Can I just use sweet potato?

Yes, you can just make a fried nian gao sweet potato sandwich if you don’t have yam. The method of preparation is the same, and the end result is equally as delicious! Using yam is just a little more interesting 🙂

Here’s another way to serve nian gao:

• Steamed Nian Gao W/ Shredded Coconut | v + gf + of

If you made this recipe, do leave a comment and rating below because I love hearing your feedback. Make sure to tag me on Instagram @eatwkriss so that I can see your recreations!