Fa Gao (Chinese Prosperity Cake)
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Fa gao is a Chinese steamed cake traditionally served during Chinese New Year and other celebrations. The soft, fluffy cake has a slightly sweet flavor with hints of vanilla and is decorated with raisins. It's eaten as a festive dessert or special occasion treat.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 cup short grain white rice ((anything labeled “sushi rice” will work))
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or brown sugar ((plus 1/3 cup/70g))
- 1/2 cup tepid water
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil (for brushing)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 drops red food coloring ((optional))
- goji berries and golden raisins ((for topping, optional))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 750M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 12h
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 99mg
- Total sugar
- 12g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 50mg
- Calcium
- 4mg
- Iron
- 0.47mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 720M
- SODIUM
- 99MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.