| Type | Dessert • snack |
| Shape | Rectangles • balls |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Sticky |
| Also known as | nian gou • bā bāofān |
| Main ingredient | Teff |
| Preparation method | Steaming • boiling • baking |
| Universe of origin | |
| Regional variations | Cocoa niangao • Berries and nuts niangao • Coconut and herbs niangao |
| Symbolic importance | Fertility symbol • good luck charm • harvest season marker |
