Nian gao, meaning “year cake” in Mandarin, is synonymous with good fortune and prosperity. Its sticky texture symbolises family unity and its name sounds like “higher year”, signifying ...

However in China, this dish is often enjoyed during Lunar New Year, as nian gao literally means “year cake” which symbolises progress and prosperity because of its homophonic meaning that ...

“Once you know the rules, you can break the rules”: this has always been my learned approach to cooking. Schooled in the dark art of the rule-laden classical French cookery, you’re taught ...