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How sticky rice cakes became a Lunar New Year lucky dish and different ways they are eaten
Nian gao, known as nin gou in Cantonese, has long been a Lunar New Year staple. The sticky rice cake is considered an auspicious food in Chinese culture because its name sounds like "higher by the ...
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Over 20 years later, Indian family’s ‘nian gao’ still a sweet hit
PETALING JAYA: During the Lunar New Year, “nian gao”, also known as kuih bakul, is an essential treat. In Chinese, “nian gao” translates to “higher year”, and it is believed eating it ...