Small, white, and delicately steamed, "song gao" is a traditional Taiwanese cake that offers an alternative to the more common "nian gao" during Lunar New Year. At King Ping Tea Restaurant in Taipei, chef Daniel Wang explains how the dessert is made and why some families are choosing it as a gift during the Year of the Horse. Once favored by Soong Mei-ling, wife of Chiang Kai-shek, "song gao" also carries auspicious symbolism as the word “gao” is linked to rising fortunes and prosperity.
