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chinese new year celebration food

Chinese New Year Celebration Food: 5 Sweet Traditions


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Traditional dishes served during Chinese New Year celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of glutinous rice
  • 1 cup of red bean paste
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • 1 banana leaf

Instructions

  1. Soak glutinous rice in water for at least 4 hours.
  2. Drain the rice and mix with coconut milk, sugar, and water.
  3. Line a steaming tray with banana leaf.
  4. Add a layer of rice, then a layer of red bean paste, and top with more rice.
  5. Steam for 30 minutes.
  6. Let it cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the banana leaf is clean and flexible.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • Serve with tea for a traditional experience.
  • Prep Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: chinese new year celebration food, traditional dessert, glutinous rice, red bean paste