New Year Rice Cake and Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe

New Year Rice Cake and Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe

This New Year rice cake and mushroom stir fry is a comforting dish traditionally enjoyed during Lunar New Year, where rice cakes symbolize prosperity and longevity. It is a recipe I return to every year because it is simple, nourishing, and full of earthy flavours from mushrooms and fresh greens. It works beautifully as a vegetarian main or as part of a shared festive spread.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 people

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

100 gram chilled ready-to-use rice cakes or dried rice cakes soaked in water for at least 1 hour
100 gram Chinese leaf washed and chopped
8 dried shiitake mushrooms soaked until softened and sliced
100 gram fresh bamboo shoots finely sliced
100 gram brown shimeji mushrooms
150 gram choi sum cut into approximately 3-inch lengths
3 cloves garlic finely diced
1 tsp roasted white sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
2 tbsp cooking oil

Sauce Ingredients:

2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
50 ml cold water

Method

Prepare the sauce:

Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.

Stir-fry the aromatics and vegetables:

Heat a wok or pan over medium heat and add oil. Once hot, add garlic and stir-fry gently for 1 minute without browning. Add all vegetables and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Add rice cakes and sauce:

Add the rice cakes and prepared sauce to the pan. Stir gently, then cover and allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the rice cakes are soft and coated in sauce.

Serve:

Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with roasted sesame seeds if using.

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Notes

If using dried rice cakes, ensure they are fully softened before cooking.
Add a splash of water if the sauce reduces too quickly.
This dish pairs well with other Lunar New Year dishes or as a light vegetarian main.