Nian gao (Chinese: 年糕, means Chinese New Year cake) is a must-have food during Chinese New Year. It is a homonym for “higher year”, which means raising oneself higher in the coming year. Traditionally, it is made with glutinous rice and white sugar, the steaming time will take about 12-20 hours. This simple version nian gao is made with glutinous rice flour and caramel syrup, the steaming time is shorter, about 2 hours.
CHINESE VERSION: 简易版焦糖年糕
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Simple Version Caramel Nian Gao (a.k.a. Kuih Bakul) | MyKitchen101en
Yields: 2 pieces (480 g each) / 20 servings (48 g each)
Ingredients:
- 350 g granulated sugar
- 430 g hot water
- 350 g glutinous rice flour
- adequate banana leaves (to line moulds)
Instructions:
Preparing the moulds:
1 Blanch banana leaves with hot water to soften them.