Red bean nian gao is a popular dessert recipe typically enjoyed during the Lunar New Year. This is by far one of my favorite desserts!
If you love mochi then this recipe is prefect for you. It has a very similar texture since they are made with the same flour. I like the texture of this better since it has the red beans in it!
Where do I find red beans?
I love adding whole red beans to the nian gao because I like the texture it give. I get red beans from Natural Grocers in the form of Adzuki beans. You can also find them here. However, you can easily find red bean paste at any Asian grocery store. That is a great time saving sub. All you have to do is swirl in the paste once the mixture is in the baking dish.
Chinese Red Bean Nian Gao
Red bean nian gao is a popular dessert recipe typically enjoyed during the Lunar New Year. This is by far one of my favorite desserts! If you love mochi then this recipe is prefect for you. It has a very similar texture since they are made with the same flour. I like the texture of this better since it has the red beans in it!
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 lb glutinous rice flour
- 1-1¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ olive oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ lb cooked red beans (adzuki beans) drained
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- ¼ cup pecans
Instructions
- The night before slow cook the red beans in water (2 in of water covering the beans). You can also pressure cook the beans on high for 1 hour and let the steam vent naturally for an additional hour.
- In a stand mixer bowl crack in the eggs, then pour in the milk and sugar. Beat until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Now add in the rice flour and beat again. Once the rice flour in incorporated add in the oil and butter. Beat until a smooth silky batter forms.
- Now fold in the red beans (make sure they are drained).
- Pour the batter into a 9×13 baking dish. Top with slivered almonds and pecans.
- Bake at 375F for 35-45 minutes. There should be a nice crust that forms on the top.
- Allow to cool slightly and enjoy!
