Sometimes translated as a "new year cake," Nian gao is a traditional glutinous rice cake eaten on Chinese New Year's Eve. When spoken, Nian gao means "to signal higher success in the new year." ...

Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival ... the more money you will receive this year. Nian gao is a traditional New Year cake made with sticky rice, dates, sugar and lotus leaves.

The Chinese word for this cake—nian gao—is pronounced exactly like the word for "higher year," which makes this dessert lucky. The sticky rice flour cake was originally used as an offering ...

Their nutty, melt-in-your-mouth texture makes them an essential treat for Chinese New Year. The word "nian" means "year", while "gao" sounds like "tall" or "growth", symbolising growth ...