Turnip cake (lo bak go) can be found all year round at dim sum restaurants, but it most definitely will be present at the dinner table during Chinese New Year. The turnip cake is quite an enigma itself, as there are many theories floating around as to where it actually comes from.

Jan 13, 2020 · Two dishes that are said to bring luck and prosperity to the eater are turnip cake and nian gao; the latter is also associated with tales of people-eating monsters and deity bribery. Turnip...

Sep 21, 2019 · Turnip cake/ lo bak go (蘿蔔糕) and nian gao is a classic Chinese New Year dish and dim sum item like lo mai gai, taro bun, siu mai, congee with pork and century egg, custard bun, cheung fun, gai lan, soy sauce noodles. This delicious Chinese turnip cake recipe has both stove top and instant pot methods.

Jan 1, 2025 · New Year Cake / Nian Gao （年糕） This Chinese New Year cake is another wordplay for “年高”, which means “year high” in Mandarin. Consuming this delicacy signifies growth, improvement, and progress in the year ahead.

Jan 28, 2022 · Each bite of Chinese turnip cake is filled with different savory elements suspended in a mix of grated radish and rice flour. It's a Lunar New Year classic.

The name literally translates as “year cake” or in Mandarin “Nian Gao”. Because the first word “nian” means year, the second word “gao” also sounds like the word “higher” in Chinese, it was thought to be a lucky food to help you achieve a higher status or prosperity.

Feb 22, 2025 · Nian Gao (年糕 - Nián Gāo) Nian Gao, also known as Chinese New Year cake, is a traditional sweet dish made from glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. The name 'Nian Gao' literally translates to 'Year Cake,' and it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

Apr 6, 2019 · Make Dim Sum favorite Instant Pot Turnip Cake or Chinese Radish Cake (Chinese: 蘿蔔糕 aka Lo Bak Go or Luo Bo Gao)! Fragrant umami bites that are slightly crisp on the outside and creamy soft on the inside.

Sep 11, 2024 · Nian Gao, also known as Chinese New Year Cake, is a traditional Chinese delicacy celebrated for its sweet, sticky texture and symbolic significance. Originating from ancient China, this rice cake is not only a staple during the Lunar New Year but also a versatile dish enjoyed throughout the year.

Jan 2, 2024 · Turnip cakes (萝卜糕 , luóbo gāo, lo bak go, radish cake) are savory rice cakes with a soft interior crispy surface made out of a rice flour batter, shredded radish, dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, and Chinese style bacon.