One of the Lunar New Year tradition is to eat Nian Gao (年糕), or some calls it Tian Guo (甜粿 or sweet cake). It is a steamed sticky rice cake made using glutinous rice flour. It is said to be an auspicious dish because it symbolises "raising oneself taller" in each coming year. It doesn't mean to physically grow an inch taller, but it means having an improvement (in whatever ways) in the coming year.
Nian Gao can be easily purchased from confectionery shops or even at the supermarkets. It comes if varying sizes and some even provide lucky number for lottery. For some families, they prefer to make this special delicacy themselves. Recipe for reference:
http://www.chow.com/recipes/29363-steamed-chinese-new-year-cake
As we celebrate and welcome the year of the galloping Horse, let's not forget the importance of gratitude, and not to take things for granted! Watch this short video as a reminder to ourselves =)
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