How to Make Ooey Gooey Yummy Sweet Rice Cakes aka Nian Gao (年糕) for a Sweet and Prosperous Lunar’s New Year!

How to Make Ooey Gooey Yummy Sweet Rice Cakes aka Nian Gao (年糕) for a Sweet and Prosperous Lunar’s New Year!

Sweet rice cakes are a seasonal and traditional dish that appear for us during Chinese New Year’s! The history of rice cakes, known as Nian Gao (年糕) in Chinese, for Chinese New Year is deeply rooted in tradition, symbolism, and cultural beliefs.

I love the meaning and symbolism here in the word “Nian Gao”, which means “year cake”. It also sounds like the phrase “higher year” (年高) in Chinese, symbolizing progress, growth, and prosperity in the coming year! Yippee for snakes!!

Nian Gao represents good fortune and success. Its sticky texture symbolizes family unity and togetherness, while its sweetness signifies happiness.

Discover how to make traditional Chinese New Year rice cakes (Nian Gao) with this easy and authentic recipe! Learn step-by-step techniques for frying soft and chewy rice cakes made with glutinous rice flour. Whether you’re celebrating New Year or indulging in festive Chinese desserts, this guide will show you how to create crispy fried rice cakes with a gooey interior that everyone will love with premade rice cakes from the Chinese supermarket.

Perfect for your holiday traditions or trying something new at home!

RECIPES FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR’S!

“Lo Mein” meaning mixed noodles is very common for CNY. I make this every year! The sauce is the secret! 

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