Nian gao, the traditional Chinese New Year's cake, is usually steamed, but we worked out a baked version featuring crunchy topping of coconut, almonds, and sesame seeds.

Nian gao translates to “sticky cake” and, to the untrained eye, this squishy, mildly sweet, rice flour treat may look unassuming. But its simplicity makes it one of a kind.

Ingredients . 150g freshly grated coconut; ½; tsp salt; 400g nian gao, cut into 2 to 3cm cubes; Method. 1. Prepare your steamer. If you do not have one, half fill a wok or large pot with water ...

Sweet, sticky, and full of meaning—nian gao is so much more than just a dessert. In Chinese culture, it symbolises growth and aiming higher in the year ahead🏮 For me, it’s a reminder of how ...

Stir-fried nian gao in China is very much like the bak guo noodle dish that is popular at Malaysian Chinese restaurants specialising in Hinghua cuisine. — Photos: LOW BOON TAT/The Star.

Nian gao is a traditional steamed sticky rice cake used to celebrate Lunar New Year, symbolizing growth and advancement. IE 11 is not supported.

In China, stir-fried nian gao served during Chinese New Year is closely related to the rice cake noodle dish known as bak guo in Malaysia. Full Video: Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting explodes ...

Nian gao is a classic Lunar New Year dessert, but it has a short shelf life. Michelle Tchea reveals how to prolong it and make it even tastier in the process.

Nian gao is usually cut into slices, dipped in egg batter and stir-fried over medium heat before being eaten. The result is a sweet treat crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.