Nian Gao（Chinese New Year Rice Cake)
Nian gao(年糕）is one of the most popular desserts during the Spring Festival in China, as it's believed to bring good luck and wealthy.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 301kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups glutinous rice flour
- 1 cup rice flour
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 3 cups water
- 2 slices fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoons vegetable oil for brushing
- 6 dried red dates for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix glutinous rice flour and rice flour and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, add ginger slices, water, and dark brown sugar, and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes on low heat. Remove it from the heat and let it cool down to warm or room temperature.
- Slowly pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture, and whisk it until it's evenly and well blended, and you no longer see the dry clumps. The final mixture should have a smooth silky texture.
- Grease the pan with oil and pour the final mixture into the pan. Steam it for about 1 and a half hours depending on the size of the pan on medium-high heat. I use an 8-inch round metal pan. Garnish dried red dates on top of the cake.(optional)
- Turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool down completely before cutting it.
- Cut the nian gao into thin slices or small pieces and fry it until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 71.6g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35.7g | Calcium: 32mg
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