{9/2/13} Today is Chinese New Year Eve, are you ready ? Huat Ah ! .....发糕....This is the traditional steamed rice cake, also "Fatt gou" in cantonese, symbolises prosperity because of the way it rises and "explodes".
Dish No 4: 哈哈大笑.....The word for prawn sounds like “ha” in Cantonese and some other Chinese dialects, hence symbolizing laughter and happiness.
Kuih Baulu or Kuih Bolu (鸡蛋糕) is one of the many traditional Chinese New Year goodies not to be missed. It is mini sponge cake baked in special moulds of various shapes.
Famous CNY cake Kueh Lapis..... Meaning rich layer cake, Kueh Lapis is made up of many layers stacked on top of one another and baked in a slow tedious process and packed with the richness of butter. It is no surprise that the Kueh Lapis is a treat that one looks forward to every Chinese New Year!
CNY - Cashew Nut cookies ! It is the soft and melt in the mouth type. So, very fragile. Once you pop into the mouth, it dissolves and melts.