This sticky, sweet cake is not only delicious but also steeped in meaning, making it a heartfelt addition to your Lunar New Year feast. Sharing Sticky Rice Cake ( Nian Gao) is a way to wish success, progress, and happiness to your loved ones—and to welcome good luck into your home for the year ahead.
If you’re looking for authentic Asian ingredients to make your own Nian Gao, head over to Sing Kee, where you’ll find everything from glutinous rice flour to red dates and coconut milk.
So, as you bite into that first chewy slice, remember the message behind it: higher achievements, sweeter days, and a year full of abundance. What better way to start the New Year?