After the Chinese New Year, there were lots of red dates, dried longans and various kinds of flour leftover in my MIL’s kitchen. When I went back for Pai Thnee Kong [Jade Emperor's Birthday] at her place, she gave me all these items saying that she has lots of these and would not be using them for a while. Afraid that these items may turn bad if not kept in the fridge, I brought them home and cooked this dessert instead of Bubur Cha Cha on Chap Goh Meh. This can be considered an auspicious...