The Nian Gao, literally gooey cupcake It is made with ground glutinous rice, which is why it is also often called rice cake. It is mostly taken to celebrate the new year. It can be served in a mold or it is also usually shaped like an animal, as we see in the image. You have all the information in: «Dishes, desserts and other typical foods in Chinese gastronomy«.
You have all the information in: "Dishes, desserts and other typical foods in Chinese gastronomy".