{"id":11587,"date":"2020-01-17T17:54:11","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T12:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=11587"},"modified":"2023-12-27T17:19:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T11:49:59","slug":"top-5-desserts-for-chinese-new-year-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/top-5-desserts-for-chinese-new-year-celebration","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Desserts for Chinese New Year Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/top-5-desserts-for-chinese-new-year-celebration\/#Nian_Gao\" >Nian Gao<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/top-5-desserts-for-chinese-new-year-celebration\/#Fa_Gao\" >Fa Gao<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/top-5-desserts-for-chinese-new-year-celebration\/#Laba_congee\" >Laba congee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/top-5-desserts-for-chinese-new-year-celebration\/#Rice_Balls\" >Rice Balls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/top-5-desserts-for-chinese-new-year-celebration\/#Jian_Dui\" >Jian Dui<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The much-awaited festival <a href=\"\/article\/when-is-chinese-new-year\">Chinese New Year is here<\/a> and you must be done with your gift shopping by now \u2013 right? Once your gift shopping is done, it is time to concentrate on the special dessert menu that you have to prepare for your family and friends. The meals won\u2019t be complete without these dessert items. By the way, do you know that each of these dessert items carries significance?<\/p>\n<p>Read below and know about the top 5 desserts that you can prepare to <a href=\"\/article\/how-is-chinese-new-year-celebrated\">celebrate this festival<\/a> and also learn their significance.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nian_Gao\"><\/span><strong>Nian Gao<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11590 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nian-Gao-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Nian Gao\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nian-Gao-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nian-Gao-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Nian-Gao.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is the most famous <a href=\"\/cakes\/chinese-new-year\">Chinese New Year Cake<\/a> that is a steamed cake. Although many people bake it too. But traditionally it is a steamed cake and it takes a long time to prepare it. It is made from rice flour and is a bit squishy but tempting. The round shape symbolizes the togetherness of a family. Literally, this word \u201cNian Gao\u201d means \u201ca year higher\u201d and it symbolizes prosperity and promotions year after year.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fa_Gao\"><\/span><strong>Fa Gao<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11591 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fa-Gao-cake-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Fa Gao cake\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fa-Gao-cake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fa-Gao-cake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fa-Gao-cake.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fa-Gao-cake-810x540.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fa Gao is the Chinese name and it is a steamed sponge cake. Many people prefer to eat it during breakfast. As it is steamed, it is a healthier cake option. It is prepared from rice wine and tastes awesome. If you store it and it becomes hard, just steam it again and it will revive its softness again. This cake symbolizes good fortune and prosperity.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laba_congee\"><\/span><strong>Laba congee<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11592 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/babaofan-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"babaofan\" width=\"453\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/babaofan-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/babaofan.jpg 665w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also known as babaofan, this Laba congee is actually an \u201c8 treasure rice pudding\u201d dessert item. 8 is the luckiest number as per Chinese beliefs as that attracts wealth, fortune, and prosperity. As the name suggests, this pudding contains eight treasures or items like lotus seeds, candies fruits, red jujubes, etc. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t is one of the interesting <\/span>Chinese New Year desserts <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that can be enjoyed with friends and family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rice_Balls\"><\/span><strong>Rice Balls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11595 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/rice-balls-for-cny-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"rice balls for cny\" width=\"449\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/rice-balls-for-cny-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/rice-balls-for-cny.jpg 678w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tong Yuan is the Chinese name of this famous Chinese New Year dessert item. They are one of the major ingredients of this CNY festival. Tong Yuan is made from rice flour, water, cane sugar, fresh ginger, and red or yellow color (optional). These rice balls are infused with black sesame seeds or mashed peanuts and it signifies unity in the family. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a significant part of <\/span>Chinese New Year celebration<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is also considered an auspicious sweet treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jian_Dui\"><\/span><strong>Jian Dui<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11594 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Jian-Dui-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Jian Dui\" width=\"449\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Jian-Dui-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Jian-Dui.jpg 677w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These are sesame seed balls that are popular dessert items among the Chinese population. They are a sort of fried dessert item made from rice flour that is filled with red bean paste. This rice flour and red bean mix are then given a round shape and rolled over white sesame seeds and fried. The crisp outside and soft inside make people happy. They signify fullness in life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The much-awaited festival Chinese New Year is here and you must be done with your gift shopping by now \u2013 right? Once your gift shopping is done, it is time to concentrate on the special dessert menu that you have to prepare for your family and friends. 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