[Costco] Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year Cakes (Made in Taiwan) - $12.88

Jan 15th, 2023 7:58 pm

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S1 [OP]: Member; Apr 13, 2010; 331 posts; 724 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2023 7:58 pm

[Costco] Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year Cakes (Made in Taiwan) - $12.88

Price:: 12.88
Savings:: 24% off
Retailer:: Costco

Costco Kanata has these on sale. The ingredients list was pretty good, and they're marked down, so hopefully someone else finds this useful.

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Last edited by S1 on Jan 15th, 2023 8:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Jan 15th, 2023 8:02 pm

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bluesclera: Newbie; Jan 18, 2007; 22 posts; 99 upvotes; High Park, Toronto

Jan 15th, 2023 8:02 pm

No, no, please. Just say NO.

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Jan 15th, 2023 8:05 pm

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Omakase: Deal Addict; Nov 29, 2017; 1614 posts; 3368 upvotes; FHill

Jan 15th, 2023 8:05 pm

Missing retailer in title

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Jan 15th, 2023 8:07 pm

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piesypies: Sr. Member; Oct 5, 2010; 807 posts; 283 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2023 8:07 pm

Bookmarking this thread. This gonna be good.

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Jan 15th, 2023 8:13 pm

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Cucumference: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2018; 1965 posts; 2506 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2023 8:13 pm

In case anyone is curious, the inside looks like this I believe.

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Jan 15th, 2023 8:25 pm

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S1 [OP]: Member; Apr 13, 2010; 331 posts; 724 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2023 8:25 pm

Cucumference wrote: ↑ In case anyone is curious, the inside looks like this I believe.

Correct. This was my first time trying these. You have to slice it up and fry or steam the pieces. The outside ends up crunchy and caramelized, while the inside is gooey. It's not going to be the last time I buy this.

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Jan 15th, 2023 8:30 pm

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Nejynoah: Member; Jul 29, 2015; 267 posts; 262 upvotes; Saskatoon

Jan 15th, 2023 8:30 pm

Is the cake actually good?

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Jan 15th, 2023 8:33 pm

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Cucumference: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2018; 1965 posts; 2506 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2023 8:33 pm

Nejynoah wrote: ↑ Is the cake actually good?

This type of cake is okay, not great. Something you don't mind once in a while, that is it. It is not really something everyone like. There is a reason they are not usually eaten all year round.

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Jan 15th, 2023 9:09 pm

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shabbydog: Sr. Member; Jun 26, 2010; 855 posts; 566 upvotes; Vancouver

Jan 15th, 2023 9:09 pm

S1 wrote: ↑ Costco Kanata has these on sale. The ingredients list was pretty good, and they're marked down, so hopefully someone else finds this useful.

Why not?

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Jan 15th, 2023 9:10 pm

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S1 [OP]: Member; Apr 13, 2010; 331 posts; 724 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2023 9:10 pm

Nejynoah wrote: ↑ Is the cake actually good?

I think this might help you figure that out:
https://umamidays.com/four-ways-to-enjoy-nian-gao/

I ended up using a nonstick griddle to fry ours, it kind of looked like the one with the sesame seeds, but ours was more well done. It has a starchy sweetness, crunchy, sticky outside, and gooey inside. Our picky kids liked it as well, so it's not exactly an acquired taste, but it still might not be for everyone. You do have to cook it thoroughly, otherwise you definitely won't like it. I only mention this because the side of the package has "reheating" instructions on it, which may give you the wrong idea about that if you don't know better.

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Jan 15th, 2023 9:13 pm

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uri999: Newbie; Nov 24, 2022; 5 posts; 3 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2023 9:13 pm

Is it the kind of rice cake that's hard as a rock if you don't cook(steam) it?

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Jan 15th, 2023 9:31 pm

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popup: Jr. Member; Mar 7, 2011; 148 posts; 192 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 15th, 2023 9:31 pm

uri999 wrote: ↑ Is it the kind of rice cake that's hard as a rock if you don't cook(steam) it?

You should slice it into 15mm thick slices then pan fry it ( 2-sides) with a little oil.
It is quite yummy.

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Jan 15th, 2023 9:34 pm

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ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 23588 posts; 5838 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 15th, 2023 9:34 pm

the light brown one is good if you dip in beaten egg and fry........"leen go" I believe it is called.

Yums!!!

Nothing at the moment
Heatware: 63-0-0

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Jan 15th, 2023 9:49 pm

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Repo600: Member; Jul 15, 2012; 307 posts; 915 upvotes; GVA

Jan 15th, 2023 9:49 pm

If you are worried that the calories are too low, you can cut them up into small pieces and wrap them in dumpling wrappers and deep fry them.

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Jan 15th, 2023 10:04 pm

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Henry626: Member; Mar 18, 2013; 459 posts; 1067 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 15th, 2023 10:04 pm

For those who haven't eaten these before, you cannot not eat it as-is, it has to be sliced up then steam or pan fry.

Once it’s heated up, the texture will be exactly like mochi.

Do not eat large piece at once as this could cause chocking; especially for children or elderly.

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Jan 15th, 2023 10:10 pm

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Ralvex: Newbie; Nov 19, 2018; 47 posts; 13 upvotes; Burnaby, BC

Jan 15th, 2023 10:10 pm

How long do these last uncooked in the fridge after opening?

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Jan 15th, 2023 11:05 pm

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SashayAway: Jr. Member; Nov 24, 2019; 182 posts; 320 upvotes; Vancouver

Jan 15th, 2023 11:05 pm

bluesclera wrote: ↑No, no, please. Just say NO.

Say no to what? What does this comment even mean lol

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Jan 15th, 2023 11:43 pm

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ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 23588 posts; 5838 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 15th, 2023 11:43 pm

SashayAway wrote: ↑ Say no to what? What does this comment even mean lol

lol - maybe too addictive once you start having them?

So poster was saying "no, no, please. Just say NO" as a way to combat their addiction to these cakes

Nothing at the moment
Heatware: 63-0-0

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Jan 15th, 2023 11:50 pm

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muffin4life: Deal Fanatic; Jun 4, 2012; 5035 posts; 4469 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2023 11:50 pm

Now I know what CNY cakes are...

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Jan 15th, 2023 11:54 pm

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BudD62653: Newbie; May 19, 2020; 90 posts; 33 upvotes

Jan 15th, 2023 11:54 pm

uri999 wrote: ↑ Is it the kind of rice cake that's hard as a rock if you don't cook(steam) it?

You coat this in egg and pan fry it

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