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Chongming Gao, or Chongming Cake, is a traditional Shanghai pastry in Chongming district. This steamed speciality is savoured during festivals and is a prerequisite for a proper Lunar New Year celebration.

Chongming Cake is a traditional Shanghai pastry. [Photo/Wechat account: shanghaifabu]

There are hard and soft varieties, that are respectively served cold or hot. This sweet and tender treat is made with glutinous and non-glutinous rice that's mashed and steamed with sugar, red beans, dates, candied fruits, pine nuts, melon seeds and assorted dried fruits.

Chongming Cake is made using meticulous ingredient selection, refined craftsmanship, and a unique steaming technique that creates a sticky, but not greasy, texture and a delightful taste.

Sources: "shanghaifabu" WeChat account, Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Centre and Shanghai Ximeng Cultural Media Co