Taro cake (Yu tou gao)

The chewy taro cake is a savory Chinese delicacy prepared with rice flour and stewed taro roots. In many ways similar to the traditional turnip cake, it usually incorporates diced Chinese sausage, pork, scallions, and mushrooms. Steamed in round or rectangular pans, it is usually shortly fried until crispy and golden before serving.

Even though it is a staple in traditional dim sum restaurants in China and Hong Kong, it is also one of the most common snacks or side dishes served on Chinese New Year.