Fried ti kuih

Ingrediënten

• 300 g (10½ oz) nian gao, set firm (see below and note)
• 400 g (14 oz) yam, peeled and cut into 1 cm (½ in) thick slices
• 400 g (14 oz) sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 cm (½ in) thick slices
• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• Nian gao
• 350 g (12½ oz) sugar
• 430 ml (14½ fl oz) boiling water
• 350 g (2 cups) glutinous rice flour
• Banana leaves, for lining
• Batter
• 130 g (¾ cup) rice flour
• 90 g (½ cup) glutinous rice flour
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• Pinch of salt
• 1 egg