Happy Chinese New Year ! Thank you for joining us on this amazing journey where we took you through 10 main Chinese New Year dishes. Each dish have its own meaning and blessing to ring in the new year. We love the play on words and sound of each dish name. Let us know which one is your favourite! Plus there’s an extra 4 recipes for you to try for you to really immerse yourself into the tradition!
1. KETCHUP SHRIMP
The Ketchup Shrimp Recipe is by far my favourite ! It’s pleasing to the eye and great for families with lots of children ! Definitely a must for children during new year celebrations !
2. STIR FRY PEAS & PORK
The Stir Fry Peas & Pork Recipe will make you want to eat your vegetables everyday. The juiciness in the pork and blending it in with the crunchiness of the peas will make your taste buds dance!
3. STEAMED FISH
This is a classic dish! Steamed Fish Recipe is a classic recipe for those who love the soft texture of fish. The red dates add an extra hint of sweetness that you will fall in love with.
4. PORK NECK & VEGETABLES
I always get so excited when this Pork Neck & Vegetables Recipe is on the dinner table.
5. GOJI BERRY PIG FEET
Although the look make not be as pleasing as other dishes , this Pig Feet Recipe will be your next favourite cold dish! Perfect for your Chinese New Year Party!
6. ABALONE & VEGETABLES
This Abalone & Vegetables Recipe is definitely an annual meal as abalones can get pretty expensive ,but definitely a must to ring in the new year!
7. DRIED OYSTERS
This Dried Oysters Recipe is another one of my favourites. If you like to explore textures in your food, this is a must try recipe !
8. PORK TONGUE
Our asian household love pork tongue dishes. This Pork Tongue Recipe is a simple yet delicious dish !
9. OCTOPUS LOTUS ROOT SOUP
You can’t have a Chinese New Year without a delicious hot traditional soup! Octopus Lotus Root Soup Recipe is the way to go this year.
10. STEAMED CHICKEN
Last, but not least , Steamed Chicken Recipe is a classic !
4 EXTRA CHINESE NEW YEAR RECIPES
1. VEGGIE STIR FRY
For all your vegetarian family members out there! Veggie Stir Fry Recipe is so healthy and delicious !
2. CHINESE NEW YEAR LO HEI (撈起)
This Chinese New Year Lo Hei Recipe is definitely for those who want to immerse into our Chinese culture! Give it a try and I promise you won’t regret it.
3. TANG YUAN / GLUTINOUS RICE BALL DESSERT
You can not ( practically illegal 😉 ) have a Chinese New Year party without this Tang Yuan dessert at the end !
4. NIAN GAO CHINESE NEW YEAR SWEET RICE CAKE
To end it off on a high note, Nian Gao Chinese New Year Rice Cake is the perfect New Year gift to give to your extended family .
Finally, Happy Chinese New Year from my family to yours. I wish you all the best, happiness, fortune and wealth. 2023 will be our year of spreading Chinese tradition and delicious food recipes to all <3
