happy chinese new year. This is about the only thing my family ever did/does to celebrate :)
red bean nien gao
makes one 9x13 pan, or 2 loaves
1 lb sweet glutinous rice flour (e.g. Mochiko, or the bag with the green text in Asian stores)
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups milk or water
1 cup sugar
1 can sweetened red bean
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 pan or 2 loaf pans with oil. Sprinkle some of the rice flour on the pan(s) as well.
Mix together all the ingredients except the red bean paste.
Stir in the red bean paste and walnuts, if using.
Pour into pan(s) and bake for 45-60 mins. Cake is done when you can insert a knife cleanly.
Slice into squares or rectanges (like a lemon bar) and serve. Best warm or at room temperature. Great to toast in the oven in the morning, too!
