modernized version of a traditional treat

Late post. This is a Chinese New Year tradition. Yes, the Lunar New Year was in February. i also have a St Pattys Day post in my Drafts folder so sue me! I could tell you about Nian Gao, or you could Bing it yourself. Maybe when I’m not typing from the iPad I’ll expand on the history but by then wouldn’t you have already clicked the nice link I provided?

I had to delay making this until my Paleo Challenge was complete. I love the texture of sticky, glutinous rice flour in desserts (think Mochi, sesame seed/ red bean dim sum desserts) but rarely use it for everyday baking (though since I now have an extra bag hanging in the pantry there may be something in my future). The updated version of a New Years cake was slightly modified. I used coconut oil because I had it, and less sugar because I didn’t have enough of it The oil made no diff to me, but it really wasn’t sweet enough. Which is funny to say as I am a fan of lightly sweetened treats, and often reduce the amount f sugar in recipes.

The kid enjoyed it, the husband did not, and, frankly never has. I’ll have to find a New Years treat we can all enjoy next year.

Recipe (includes many more Chinese New Year recipes and a quick historical lesson).