Lunar New Year: Nian Gao (Tikoy) Adapted from Panlasang Pinoy
Lunar New Year is right around the corner and we can't help but dream about the days sitting at the dining table preparing Nian Gao, otherwise known as Tikoy in the Philippine community, with our Lola (grandma). Nian Gao or Tikoy holds a special place in Founder Bea's heart and she is so excited to share with you all a recipe her family's adapted.
Nian Gao Recipe
Adapted from: @panlasangpinoy
3 cups glutinous rice flour
1 1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup brown sugar
Boil Water and mix with brown sugar to melt
Mix brown sugar water with rice flour
Steam until tooth pick is clean
Traditional way:
Egg
1. Beat egg like scrambled eggs
2. slice Nian gao into slices and dip into beaten egg
3. Pan fry both sides
Additional toppings/ other ways:
sesame seeds
coconut flakes
1. Slice nian gao and roll in additional toppings, pan fry
2. Eat with your loved ones to celebrate the Lunar New Year!
