Tikoy or Nian gao is a rice cake made from glutinous rice that is pounded or ground into a paste, molded into shapes (usually a circle) and then steamed.

Tikoy can be enjoyed any time of the year but it is especially popularly eaten during the Chinese New Year celebrations as it is considered a symbol of a "higher year" to come.

Take tikoy to the next level with these recipes:
Chocolate Tikoy Rolls - http://www.yummy.ph/recipe/tikoy-recipe
Tikoy Langka Turon - http://www.yummy.ph/recipe/tikoy-langka-turon

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