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niangao cake for chinese new year

Niangao Cake for Chinese New Year: 5 Reasons to Love It


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Niangao cake is a traditional Chinese dessert made for the New Year. It symbolizes prosperity and good luck.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup red dates, chopped
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix glutinous rice flour and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Add water gradually and stir until smooth.
  3. Fold in chopped red dates and walnuts.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased cake pan.
  5. Steam for 45 minutes until set.
  6. Let it cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for better taste.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • Can be served warm or cold.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: niangao cake, Chinese New Year, rice cake, traditional dessert