Cake
In China, cakes are steamed rather than baked. Includes a recipe for Turnip Cake, a popular Chinese New Years treat.
Chinese Sponge Cake
In China, cakes are normally steamed rather than baked.
In China, cakes are normally steamed rather than baked.
Coconut Sponge Cake
This steamed cake has an "icing" made with coconut milk.
This steamed cake has an "icing" made with coconut milk.
Nian Gao - Steamed Chinese Fruit Cake
This cake is traditionally fed to the Chinese Kitchen God just before the start of the New Year season.
This cake is traditionally fed to the Chinese Kitchen God just before the start of the New Year season.
Nian Gao - Baked
Not comfortable with steaming cake? This recipe by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang is baked instead.
Not comfortable with steaming cake? This recipe by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang is baked instead.
Turnip Cake (Law Bok Gow, Lo Bak Gow)
This steamed cake is quite popular during the Chinese New Years season, but can also be found at dim sum restaurants throughout the year. From Your Guide's Recipe File.
This steamed cake is quite popular during the Chinese New Years season, but can also be found at dim sum restaurants throughout the year. From Your Guide's Recipe File.
Taro Root Cake (Woo Tul Gow)
Made with taro root and Chinese vegetables, this cake is also very popular during the New Year season. This recipe is from Grace Young, author of Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen.
Made with taro root and Chinese vegetables, this cake is also very popular during the New Year season. This recipe is from Grace Young, author of Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen.