Comments on: Nian gao 年糕 – How to make (the quick and easy way)

By: KP Kwan

KP Kwan — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:55:36 +0000

In reply to Joanna. Thanks for the recipe suggestion. I will keep it in mind for future recipe development. Meanwhile, there is little time for me to do it this round of Chinese New Year. Cheers!

By: KP Kwan

KP Kwan — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:52:31 +0000

In reply to Cheryl.

It is not commonly available in some countries outside Asia. However, I know that you can get it from Amazon. I found a link for you: https://amzn.to/3qRCCsv

You can use this free service to convert the measurements: https://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/cooking/

Anyway, I have updated it in the recipe

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 05:21:50 +0000

Where do I get pandan leaves? Can u translate the cups etc?

By: Joanna

Joanna — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 11:56:30 +0000

Hi KP, is it possible for you to post a recipe on frying nian gao (the one with sweet potato)? Thanks.

By: KP Kwan

KP Kwan — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:39:03 +0000

In reply to Lucia. The mold I use is four inches in diameter, and the recipe is for three nian gao. You need to make the adjustment to suit your mold.

By: Lucia

Lucia — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:16:53 +0000

Is the ratio 1:1:1, so can I reduced the amt and make in a 7 in pan? Thank you

By: KP Kwan

KP Kwan — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:35:48 +0000

In reply to Michael Loh.

Hi Michael,
I let the syrup cool down first before adding it to the flour. It does not need to be completely cold, but as long as it is not so hot that you can’t handle it.
I hope this is useful.
KP Kwan

By: Michael Loh

Michael Loh — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:24:45 +0000

Hi KP,
Just 1 question. Do you mix the caramel syrup with the flour whilst it’s hot, or do you cool it first.

By: KP Kwan

KP Kwan — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 02:36:36 +0000

In reply to Emma.

Hi Emma,
I do not particularly plan for my CNY cooking, as I will be traveling this year. But if you want to make Nian Gao, you can start making it now, and keep it in the refrigerator. It is Ok to make it earlier. You can also begin preparing CNY biscuits by now.
Thanks,
KP Kwan

By: Emma

Emma — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:01:41 +0000

Thank you so much for this recipe! I look forward to making it. This is the first time that I will be in charge of cooking for new year, and I would be interested to know how far in advance you start cooking? Is there a particular schedule that you follow so you can make sure everything is done on time?