We begin making the Shanghai Style Chap Nian Gao Recipes (Stir Fried Rice Cakes Recipes) by preparing the rice cakes, so mix all the ingredients in a microwave bowl and add 1/2 cup water. Mix thoroughly and make it into a sticky paste.

Cover the bowl with cling film, leaving an inch open. Place it in the microwave oven for 2 minutes on high. Remove and add 1/4 water and mix it again and repeat the process.

Once done remove dough and it and place it on the board and using a muddler, pound the dough in order to combine and get a smooth consistency. You can apply some oil on the board before doing this process to prevent sticking. Pound the dough for 5 minutes.

After it is done, use your hand to bind it together and knead it for 2 minutes. Divide the dough into two and roll it into the cylindrical shape by applying some more oil on your hand as well as on the board. Wrap it using a cling film and store it in the fridge for 1 hour.

Remove from the fridge and cut them lengthwise and keep it aside. Heat a wok with oil, add ginger and garlic, saute for few seconds.

Add all the vegetables and saute them till it is cooked, you can add some water and cover it and let it cook.

Meanwhile,mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl with 1/4 water and keep it aside. Once the vegetables are done , pour in the sauce mixture and keep stirring till it thickens.At this point, you can add in the rice cakes and give it a stir. 

Serve the Shanghai Style Chap Nian Gao Recipes (Stir Fried Rice Cakes Recipes) along with General Tso cauliflower for a satisfying lunch.