One popular dessert eaten during Chinese New Years is 'Nian Gao (年糕). One of the reasons it's eaten during this time is because the words "Nian Gao (粘糕)", meaning "sticky cake," sounds just like the words 年高, which means something along the lines of "growing taller every year." Similar to "a pinch to grow an inch," this is just used to wish the person good health in the New Year.
The next Lunar New Year is Tuesday, February 17 – Tuesday, March 03, 2026.
The next Lunar New Year is Tuesday, February 17 – Tuesday, March 03, 2026.
Obtain ingredients. Most of these ingredients can be bought at most Asian food stores.
Mix boiling water and brown sugar until dissolved. Cool.
Put the flour in a large bowl, and make a well in the center. Pour in the sugar/water mixture as well as the milk. Mix.
Add water, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is like dough.
Roll out onto a (Glutinous Rice Flour) floured surface. Spray one side with Non-stick spray.
Place on a sprayed paper towel and then in a steamer. Steam for about 45-50 minutes.
Place a dish on top and invert the cake onto the plate. Remove the paper towel.
Finished.
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