Niangao, a kind of Chinese New Year's Rice Cake, is a traditional Chinese food made from glutinous rice. Niaogao is a popular food eaten during the Chinese New Year.年糕，一种用糯米制成的中国传统美食，通常在新年时食用。

The pronunciation of niangao sounds like year and high, which symbolizes a higher income, a higher position, the growth of children, and generally the promise of a better year.年糕，念起来的发音像是“年”和“高”的组合，象征着来年收入更高、获得升职、儿女长大等，象征着来年更好的祝福。Niangao is usually made from glutinous rice flour, wheat starch, salt, water and sugar.年糕，通常是用糯米粉、麦粉、盐、水、糖制成。It is delicious when steamed, fried, or even eaten cold.无论是蒸、炒，或者冷食都非常美味。