Ciba Cake
Ciba (; pinyin: cíbā; "ba" means cake), also known as nianba ("nian" means New Year), is a traditional Chinese snack made by glutinous rice pounded into paste. It is often molded into shapes of balls or cuboids. Ciba is often fried or steamed before being served. Popularity Ciba is mostly popular in southern China areas including Chongqing municipality, Guangdong province, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Guizhou province, Sichuan province, Hunan province and Hubei province. There is also similar food in Japan, Korea and other countries, but preparation and eating methods are slightly different. How to eat People usually dip ciba in brown sugar syrup and roasted soybean flour before eating. Eating methods vary depending on different regions and cultures. In Chongqing municipality, people like to order ciba as a snack when they eat Chongqing hot pot. When to eat Traditionally, ciba is often served at Chinese festivals, especially Spring Festival. People also eat Ciba d ...
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