10-Minute Traditional Stir-Fried Rice Cakes from Jiangnan
Rice cakes symbolize the notion of progress and prosperity in the Chinese culture, as the saying goes, 'Nian gao' (年糕) translates to 'year cake' and signifies rising higher each year. It’s a versatile ingredient often enjoyed in various flavors as a snack or served as an appetizer during festive occasions. Today, we will make traditional stir-fried rice cakes, making it a perfect choice for a quick and delicious meal.
Materials
| Rice cakes | 4 sticks (about $0.60) |
| Cabbage | half (about $0.30) |
| Pork | a small amount |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Chopped green onions | a pinch |
| Salt | to taste |
| Mala seasoning | to taste |
| Chili | to taste |
How To Make
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Heat some oil and fry an egg. Set aside.
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Without cleaning the pan, add some oil and start frying the pork.
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Fry until golden brown and then add minced garlic to sauté.
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Add the cabbage and stir-fry for a moment.
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Stir in the cut rice cakes.
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Pour in about a small bowl of hot water around the edges of the pan and cover for 1 minute.
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Uncover and add a suitable amount of chopped chili for some heat, especially great for summer.
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Add 2 teaspoons of salt.
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Add a suitable amount of 'Mala' seasoning and stir-fry.
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Add the previously cooked egg, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and a dash of cooking wine, continue to stir-fry until dry.
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Finally, toss in some dried shrimp and stir-fry a few times before serving.
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It's ready to serve and enjoy!
