Cake, Rice Cake

Author: Jin Hua
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Nian Gao (New Year Cake), Fa Gao (Hair Cake), and Hu Shi Gao (Whirlwind Cake) symbolize auspicious meanings like "rising year after year" and "prosperity all the way." These cakes are always joyfully steamed during various festive occasions, and impatient us always peek every few minutes, asking, "Is it done yet?" With eager anticipation, I finally waited for the moment to lift the lid. Then, like beautiful flowers floating in mist, the adorable Fa Gao, accompanied by a fragrant aroma, was presented before us. This also brings a wave of nostalgia whenever I think of cakes. This book includes seven chapters with over 30 types of cake recipes, offering both sweet and savory options. In addition to familiar favorites like multi-layer cake, hundred-fruit (pineapple cake), osmanthus red bean cake, radish cake, and taro cake, the most special one is stir-fried Nian Gao. In fact, stir-fried Nian Gao is very simple, with its tender yet chewy texture. Paired with various fresh vegetables and ingredients, its flavor is just as delicious as stir-fried rice or noodles. However, most people are not skilled at preparing it, so this book introduces eight different flavors of stir-fried Nian Gao, hoping to make it a star on your dining table and bring everyone something new and exciting to enjoy.