For individual cakes, there is the Fook—Cantonese pronunciation for the word that represents ‘good fortune’ and ‘blessings’—Nian Gao and Fook Radish Cake with the Chinese character embossed on top.

The ‘Scales of Fortune’ unveils ... Rice Balls and Fried “Nian Gao” with Yam. Imperial Spring Festival Set Menu 2 – RM 2,888 nett Highlights: Abalone Yee Sang with Assorted Vegetables, Snow Pear and ...

Many wonderful treats are offered during the Lunar New Year to usher in a sweet life for the year ahead: rice cakes and sesame balls, sweet dumplings and pineapple tarts, candied fruits and seeds.

During the Lunar New Year, “nian gao”, also known as kuih bakul ... Balamurali produces these traditional rice cakes at his shop in Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru. His workforce is a mix ...

Tod Mun, or Thai fish cakes, are a popular street food in Thailand. These savoury snacks make an excellent appetiser at home. The recipe is simple and uses basic ingredients like fish, green beans ...

Yú (fish), said to bring an increase ... rice balls), for family togetherness. Good Fortune Fruit, for fullness and wealth. Nian Gao (sticky rice cakes), for a higher income or a higher position.

the color of good fortune and joy, and with banners and motifs alluding to the animal of the year. • Each dish served has a special meaning. For example, long noodles symbolize a long life, spring ...

(If you haven’t prepared your own “gou” yet, here’s an easy recipe for turnip cake, a beloved ... perform double duty — keep Nian away and invite good fortune. Some of the prep work ...

It's a popular dish that's known to attract good fortune. Tang Yuan are sweet rice dumplings that symbolise happiness and family unity. It's served traditionally with a warm and flavourful syrup ...

In Mandarin, tikoy is called "nian gao" or year cake. He explained that even before the Spaniards arrived in the country in 1521, our ancestors have cultivated a deep connection with traders from the ...