Nian Gao (Chinese New Year Cake)

Nian Gao aka Chinese Mochi Cake. It is a simple, sweet, chewy, vegan friendly,
gluten free and dairy free and is eaten around Chinese New Year.

Servings:

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
1 hour

Dessert Snack

Chinese

mochi

🧂 Ingredients

1 Prepare a small heat-safe bowl, baking dish, or silicone mold (about 2 cups in
volume) by spreading a thin layer of oil. This will help the mochi cake come out
easier.
2 Fill a pot with water and set a steam basket on top. Lightly oil the bowl or
dish you plan to steam in.
3 Dissolve the sugars and salt in water. In a separate bowl, mix glutinous rice
flour and rice flour, then add it to the sugar mixture, stirring until evenly
combined.
4 Pour the mixture into your prepared dish. Cut a red date into pieces and place
them cut-side down on top of the batter. Optionally, top with blanched peanuts.
5 Transfer the dish to the steam basket, cover, and bring the water to a boil over
high heat. Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and steam for 30 minutes.
6 Let the nian gao cool completely. To serve, cut into slices and either re-steam
or pan-fry until golden.