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Description

Chinese Rice Cake, also known as Nian Gao, is a traditional Chinese dessert that is enjoyed during the Chinese New Year celebrations. It is a sweet and sticky cake made from glutinous rice flour and sugar. The cake is usually steamed and then sliced into pieces. Chinese Rice Cake has a chewy texture and is often enjoyed with tea or as a dessert after meals. It is a popular dessert and can be found in many Asian countries.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 8-inch cake pan

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour and brown sugar.
  2. Add water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the bowl and mix well until the batter is smooth.
  3. Grease an 8-inch cake pan with vegetable oil and pour the batter into the pan.
  4. Place the cake pan in a steamer and steam for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  5. After steaming, remove the cake pan from the steamer and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the Chinese Rice Cake from the cake pan and cut it into slices.
  7. Enjoy the Chinese Rice Cake as it is or serve it with your favorite tea.

Notes

Chinese Rice Cake can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze the cake for up to 3 months. To thaw, simply let it sit at room temperature for a few hours.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 267
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Sodium: 4mg
  • Potassium: 94mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 29g
  • Vitamin C: 1mg
  • Calcium: 27mg
  • Iron: 1mg

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to whisk the batter well to avoid lumps.
  • Use brown sugar instead of white sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • Grease the cake pan well to avoid sticking.
  • Do not open the steamer during the cooking process as it may cause the cake to collapse.
  • Let the cake cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan to avoid breaking.

Enjoy this delicious Chinese Rice Cake recipe and celebrate the Chinese New Year with your loved ones!


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