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Chinese New Year Nian Gao
By Peace | February 13, 2008
Nian gao, Year cake or Chinese new year’s cake is a food prepared from glutinous rice and consumed in Chinese cuisine. It is available in Asian supermarkets and from health food stores. While it can be eaten all year round, traditionally it is most popular during Chinese New Year. It is considered good luck to eat nian gao during this time because “nian gao” is a homonym for “every year higher and higher.” 年糕 - 年高
I like to eat Nian Gao. It is sticky, chewy, taste like Glutinous Rice Ball and “Ang Gu Quay”. When I was young, I always got to eat Nian Gao. They are soft and nice when hot. When cold, Nian Gao is very hard.
Today, Valentine’s Day, I fried Nian Gao. I prepared the batter first — mixing self-rising flour with two eggs, water and sugar. After cutting up the Nian Gao, I dipped them into the floor and began frying in the oil. When they were golden-brown, they were ready to be served. They are best eaten hot as it will be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
These are pictures of my Fried Nian Gao. I do not know how to make Nian Gao, but my sister knows. This year, I got to take pictures of her Nian Gao because I have camera now. These are Nian Gao she had made.
Topics: Food, home, special day |
February 14th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
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