年糕 (nián gāo), which translates to "year cake" or "New Year cake." These are sticky rice cakes that are a traditional Chinese New Year delicacy.
In the context of the Chinese New Year tradition, the sweet rice cakes, or nián gāo, are often associated with good luck and prosperity. The word "年" (nián) "年糕" direct translate to "year," and "糕" (gāo) direct translate to cake or dessert but also pronounced like the word for "high" or "growth," symbolising growth, progress, and the promise of a better year ahead.
During the Chinese New Year season, an ancient hibernating monster awakens and roams a village in search of food, having not eaten for a year. Fearing for their safety, a clever villager with the surname Gao suggests placing sweet rice cakes, or 年糕 (nián gāo), at each doorstep to appease the monster. As the monster wanders around the deserted village, it discovers the sweet nián gāo and, instead of harming the villagers, indulges in the auspicious treat. Since that night, the villagers adopted the tradition of placing nián gāo at their doorsteps every Chinese New Year, symbolising good fortune, prosperity, and protection from harm.
These sweet rice cakes are made with pandan flavoured caramelised sugar and glutinous rice flour. They are steamed in a tin made of banana leaves for at least 4 hours to bring out the aroma. Once cooked, they are then left to set for 3 days.
4” cake tin/ approx +/- 450g
Storage: Keep refrigerated; can be stored for up to 6 months.
Allergens: N/A
Dispatch Date: 11th February 2026
年糕 (nián gāo), which translates to "year cake" or "New Year cake." These are sticky rice cakes that are a traditional Chinese New Year delicacy.
In the context of the Chinese New Year tradition, the sweet rice cakes, or nián gāo, are often associated with good luck and prosperity. The word "年" (nián) "年糕" direct translate to "year," and "糕" (gāo) direct translate to cake or dessert but also pronounced like the word for "high" or "growth," symbolising growth, progress, and the promise of a better year ahead.
During the Chinese New Year season, an ancient hibernating monster awakens and roams a village in search of food, having not eaten for a year. Fearing for their safety, a clever villager with the surname Gao suggests placing sweet rice cakes, or 年糕 (nián gāo), at each doorstep to appease the monster. As the monster wanders around the deserted village, it discovers the sweet nián gāo and, instead of harming the villagers, indulges in the auspicious treat. Since that night, the villagers adopted the tradition of placing nián gāo at their doorsteps every Chinese New Year, symbolising good fortune, prosperity, and protection from harm.
These sweet rice cakes are made with pandan flavoured caramelised sugar and glutinous rice flour. They are steamed in a tin made of banana leaves for at least 4 hours to bring out the aroma. Once cooked, they are then left to set for 3 days.
4” cake tin/ approx +/- 450g
Storage: Keep refrigerated; can be stored for up to 6 months.
Allergens: N/A
Dispatch Date: 11th February 2026
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