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Sticky rice cake (Niángāo), naturally gluten-free, for Chinese New Year

Niángāo, sticky rice cake for Chinese New Year, China

Niángāo, or glutinous rice cake, is a must-have during Chinese New Year celebrations. This rich and sweet dessert represents elevation and success for the coming year, as its name means "exalted year" (年高).

Cooking time: 1 hour
Total time 1 hr
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10
Special diet: naturally gluten-free
Ingredients
  • 300g of glutinous rice flour (certified gluten-free)
  • 200g brown sugar or coconut sugar.
  • 250 ml of water.
  • 200 ml of coconut milk.
  • 1 tbsp of coconut oil or vegetable oil (for greasing the mold)
  • 10 Chinese red dates (jujubes) (optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for a crunchy touch. (optional)
Preparation
  1. 1
    1. Prepare the sugar syrup
    • In a saucepan, heat the water and brown sugar over low heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. 2
    2. Mix the ingredients
    • In a large bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour and coconut milk.
    • Gradually add the cooled sugar syrup while mixing with a whisk until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous paste.
  3. 3
    3- Prepare the mold
    • Grease a round, rectangular or square mold with coconut oil or a neutral vegetable oil.
    • Pour the batter into the mold and tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
  4. 4
    4- Steaming
    • Prepare a steamer or a large wok with a steamer basket. Bring water to a boil.
    • Place the mold in the steamer basket, cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a skewer into the center: it should come out clean.
    • Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for a day or two before removing it from the pan and cutting it.
  5. 5
    5. Serve

    Serve the Niángāo sliced, either as is or lightly pan-fried for a crispy exterior and a meltingly soft interior. Garnish with red dates or sesame seeds for a festive and traditional presentation.

Keywords: Niángāo, Chinese New Year recipe, gluten-free dessert recipe, Chinese recipes
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/gateau-de-riz-gluant-niangao-naturellement-sans-gluten-pour-le-nouvel-an-chinois/