Nothing like Tikoy to welcome the Chinese New Year. Though it's available throughout the year, Tikoy (or Nian Gao), a sweet, sticky rice cake made from glutinous rice, seems to be a lot better and special during the Chinese New Year.
Simply slice the sticky rice cake into thin strips, dip in egg, and fry in a little butter. The slightly crisp outer layers contrast nicely with the soft and chewy middle portion.
Sweet, and very filling, best with some hot tea.
Here's to the year of the Water Dragon.
For Tikoy and other traditional Chinese treats, visit DEC'S Chinese Deli at Wilson Street in Greenhills.
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Happy Lunar New Year!! Here's toasting the Year of the Dragon. Tikoy looks like a great dish to celebrate with.. hope are having fun celebrating.
ReplyDeleteHi Ramona, here's to the year of the Dragon! Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteHappy Cninese New Year! I have never seen a dish quite like this, but I am committed to finding all I can about different cuisines. The picture does look like a delicious way to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteHello Tina, the Chinese New Year just isn't complete without this. Happy new year Tina, great to hear from you!
DeleteTikoy looks really tasty - it's a shame I've never seen it before now! I would have loved to spend Chinese New Year in the company of this dish...
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole, it's the perfect sweet treat to welcome the year of the Dragon. Great to hear from you, Nicole!
DeleteWooooow! She's a beaut, Clark! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Emily, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis stuff is the best! We just panfry them on a non-stick pan. I love the contrast between the crisp outside and chewy insides. Happy Chinese New Year to you too!
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, yup, this stuff is pretty awesome! Thanks for stopping by and happy Chinese New Year to you too!
DeleteThere are so many flavors for the Tikoy now, but I still go for the very basic one - the egg tends to not blend well with the other flavors kasi.
ReplyDeleteHopping here from Food Trip Friday, my entry is posted here:
Pan de Amerikana - Marikina
Happy weekends!
True, the traditional Tikoy flavor is still the best! Great with little butter too! Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteI so love tikoy! Visiting from FTF!
ReplyDeleteHere is mine: http://www.gastronomybyjoy.com/2012/02/chocolate-on-spoon.html
Hope you check it out!
Hi Joy, nothing like tikoy! Thanks for visiting!
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