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Chinese New Year Sticky Rice Cake Recipe

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Description

Chinese New Year is a time for celebration, family, and food. One of the most popular traditional treats during this festive season is the sticky rice cake, also known as nian gao. This sweet, sticky, and chewy cake is made with glutinous rice flour and brown sugar, and it symbolizes prosperity and good luck for the coming year.

Prep Time

The preparation for this recipe takes around 10-15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Add water to the mixture and whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Grease the baking pan with vegetable oil and pour the batter into the pan.
  4. Place the pan in a steamer and steam for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the cake is cooked through and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove the pan from the steamer and let it cool completely before slicing it into pieces.
  6. Enjoy your homemade sticky rice cake!

Notes

  • This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  • For a more traditional flavor, you can add red bean paste or shredded coconut to the batter.
  • Make sure to grease your pan well to prevent the cake from sticking.

Nutrition Info

This recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

  • Calories: 250
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fat: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 100mg

Recipe Tips

  • Use a toothpick to check if the cake is cooked through. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  • If you don't have a steamer, you can use a large pot with a steamer basket instead.
  • Experiment with different flavors and mix-ins to customize your sticky rice cake.

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