Chinese New Year Glutinous Rice Cake
Every family inevitably buys or makes this for their chinese new year celebration in the hopes of having a better year ahead it s also a popular gift to give when visiting family and friends during the.
Chinese new year glutinous rice cake. Mix to form a thick batter. 400g glutinous rice flour 400ml water 500g sugar. Nian gao is usually made from glutinous rice flour wheat starch salt water and sugar.
One of popular desserts eaten during this festive season is chinese new year s cake nian gao 年糕 that made with sticky glutinous rice flour mochi flour with brown sugar because it s symbolic of growing taller achieving higher every year that signifies a prosperous year awaiting ahead. It is considered good luck to have nian gao because the. Beat the eggs and mix with sugar very well.
Mǐfàn fertility luck wealth rice symbolizes a link between heaven gods and earth men nian gao chinese. This year we re making nian gao 年糕 which is a glutinous rice cake traditionally served during chinese new year. Chinese new year ti kuih nian gao sweet sticky rice cake kuih bakul adapted from nyonya flavours.
In a large mixing bowl add rice flour and water. Nián gāo sticky rice cake chinese new year s cake. Nian gao also niangao.
It is considered good luck to eat nian gao because it has the symbolism of increasing prosperity every year. It is delicious when steamed fried or even eaten cold. Preheat oven to 180c 350f.
Add coconut milk and glutinous flour and combine until very smooth. Many people in rural areas still observe this ancient method to make new year cakes. 1 banana leaf 3 4 round tins 8cm 10cm diameter 10cm height cotton string or rubber bands.