Nian Gao which is also known as New Year cake is one of my favourites. This glutinuous rice cake which is sweetened with brown sugar is very popular especially during Chinese New Year. I only buy Nian Gao wrapped with banana leave instead of plastic wrappers which are sometimes sold in the supermarkets. Nian Gao with banana leave has a traditional look which I love. That’s the type I grew up having in my home. Recently my mother-in-law steamed some nian gao and then coat them with grated coconut on my husband’s birthday.
They were so delicious! I also like them just plain or fried with taro and sweet potatoes. I can’t wait to buy more nian gao these few weeks. What is your favourite way to eat it?
I love it..yummy