Celebrate the Year of the Dragon: 9 recipes to mark Chinese New Year
From Chinese radish cake to xiao long bao, here are a few recipes to try
From Chinese radish cake to xiao long bao, here are a few recipes to try
Food plays an important part in the celebrations, take inspiration for your Chinese New Year meal than recipes from celebrity chef Ken Hom‘s books.
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When I was a kid, one of my first thoughts on the morning of Chinese New Year was of fried prawn crackers, also known as …
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This coconut banana confection guarantees a happy new year.
Chef Ming Tsai shares recipe for pork and cabbage dumplings along with a sweet dessert.
The latest introduction to our repertoire of nostalgic Chinese takeout dishes is crispy shrimp toast. This mouth-watering appetizer features a flavorful mix of ground shrimp, …
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One of the most popular dishes at any Chinese banquet is Steamed Whole Fish Chinese-Style cooked with ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and cilantro. This is …
I always get excited when I see Chinese Yu Choy Sum on the menu at dim sum restaurants. This leafy green vegetable has a uniquely …
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Shaoxing wine is probably used more than any other ingredient you’ve never heard of here and is essential for true Chinese Cuisine. If you’ve ever …
BRITTLE FROM HOMEMADE CHINESE SESAME PEANUTS To keep our flat clean, we have a Beijing ayi (ayi means “aunt,” but it’s a common term given …
CHINESE SAUSAGE IN A BUNS (LOP CHEUNG BAO) These Lop Cheung Bao (Chinese Sausage Buns) are a wonderful treat from the past that you don’t see …
THE BIRD’S NEST CHINESE SEAFOOD In high-end Chinese restaurants, a dish called “Chinese seafood bird nest” has become a popular Cantonese delicacy. Weddings, the Lunar New …
CHINESE-STYLE CRISPY FRIED FLOUNDER I grew up eating crispy fried flounder, a whole fish, in Chinese restaurants. “gaun jeen loong li” (Cantonese pronunciation) or “gan …
VEGETARIAN DUCK CHINESE STYLE (素鸭) This vegan/vegetarian duck dish, known in Chinese as sù y, tastes like a special occasion meal but is rather simple …
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BOK CHOY AND CHINESE MUSHROOM BRAISE For Chinese New Year, Shanghainese families often prepare Braised Chinese Mushrooms with Bok Choy (香菇菜心)) as a traditional vegetable …
CHINESE BANQUET FRIED RICE A Chinese feast lasts for several hours and is lavish in scale. There’s a set protocol that’s followed for important occasions …
BAOBING CHINESE SHAVED ICE Baobing, or Chinese Shaved Ice, is something I’ve only ever seen properly produced in China. A tower of fluffy, snow-like shaved …
The much-loved mess of noodles and veg (and optional meat and/or seafood) is a quick, easy job to see in Chinese New Year
The Festive Delight from Canton The delectable Cantonese braised pork belly with arrowhead root, often referenced as cí gū mèn nan ròu in Mandarin, has …
This winter, I’d want to add a few soup recipes to our collection, and what better way to begin than with this soup, a specialty …
DONGZHI TANG YUAN (SWEET DUMPLINGS) In China, this is a must-have dish at the Winter Solstice Festival. You can do it yourself at home! As …
Tang Yuan: Glutinous rice dumplings; this delicacy is served in various hues during the Dong Zi festival. Ho Siew Loon is the name of our Contributor. …
A delicious sauce coats pan-seared halibut; served with steaming rice and garnished with ginger and scallion. These halibuts are cooked to perfection! CHINESE NEW YEAR …
To me, this walnut shrimp recipe is one of those classic meals that has been around forever. It’s a staple at any Chinese banquet: wedding, …
The beef with tangerine flavoring is very flavorful. You’ve probably seen tangerine beef in various forms at various Chinese restaurants, but the version I tried …
This lo bak go, a savory turnip cake (also called radish), is a traditional meal typically offered at dim sum places; I remember eating it …
Almond Cookies – the almond flakes in these Chinese-style biscuits make them particularly crumbly. This is the best recipe for almost any cookie I’ve ever …
Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节, zhōngqiū jié) fare includes mooncakes, of course, but what other dishes are common at gatherings? Here are 9 of those traditional …
The combination of pork rib stew, Foo Jook, and Chee Hou sauce is a perfect example of classic Chinese home cooking. Foo Jook, also known …
Today marks the beginning of our Chinese New Year recipes in honor of the upcoming Lunar New Year on January 25. To kick off the …
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Chinese New Year isn’t complete without these golden Steamed Money Bag Dumplings. Conjure them up for the celebration, and you’ll welcome them in the lunar …
If you follow the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you’ll use this time of year to “store and stash,” or put away, your energy …
One dish that has long been missing from our menu is Chinese braised lion’s head meatballs. Now that Chinese New Year is here again and …
You won’t find regular fried rice as tasty as this Lobster Sticky Fried Rice. Large, succulent chunks of lobster can be seen throughout the dish. …
LETTUCE WITH OYSTER SAUCE & GARLIC Simpletonism is the name of the game when it comes to this grilled lettuce with garlic oyster sauce. After …
COCONUT TAPIOCA DESSERT WITH SWEET RICE BALLS After so much attention is paid to dinner during Chinese New Year, many people simply give up when …
MEIGAN CAI BRAISED PORK BELLY Meigan Cai Braised Pork Belly (梅干菜焖肉) is a simplified Mei Cai Kou Rou (梅菜扣肉). You can’t go wrong with either …
One of the most famous vegetable-based dishes in Chinese and Buddhist cuisine is Buddha’s delight, or lo han zhai (罗汉斋) in Mandarin, or lo han …
CANTONESE CHA GUO SAVORY RICE CAKES Known as “tea cakes” in Cantonese, glutinous rice flour-based Cantonese Cha Guo is savory pork buns filled with dried …
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS Authentic Chinese chicken dumplings are filled with ground chicken and veggies. Homemade dumplings are nutritious and simple to prepare, making them an ideal …
BRAISED PORK BELLY AND ARROWHEAD ROOT: CANTONESE STYLE As you might expect, my partner is a huge fan of pig belly recipes, and this Cantonese style braised …
CANTONESE POACHED CHICKEN This meal, Cantonese Poached Chicken, always appeared on our dinner table as a child. As far as Chinese cuisine goes, it’s one …
Everyone, have a merry Chinese New Year! Since I’m a Horse on the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle, this is only the second time in my …
The most extraordinary pineapple tarts are made with buttery, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth crust and a pineapple filling. Before Chinese New Year, I would bake several pans …
PINEAPPLE TARTS Pineapple tarts are a must-have for the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations. This recipe for the finest pineapple tarts ever is quick and …
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PORK DUMPLING SOUP It’s a hearty chicken soup with pork dumplings that are juicy and delicious. This is the most comforting soup you’ve ever had, …
CRAB NOODLES A dish made with mung bean threads and crab meat. Delicious crab noodles can be made for any kind of event. Noodles are …
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A Journey Through Time With Periwinkle Snails The delightful taste of Cantonese periwinkle snails with black bean sauce, known in Cantonese as “sac luo” or …
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You’ll be reminded of your mother’s cooking or a rice plate lunch from your favorite Chinese restaurant when you make this Beef and Mushroom Stir …
Only a handful of restaurants have served Bo Kho to me throughout the years, and the quality has been somewhat variable. At a Chinese grocery …
Traditional Cantonese home cooking often consists of steamed pork patties with salted duck eggs. It was something my mum would make any time she had …
These vegan and vegetarian Chinese rice cakes mixed with vegetables stir-fry is bright and filling. The Mandarin term for rice cakes is a homonym of …
For Chinese new mothers, a traditional dish is Milky Fish Soup with Tofu. Its purpose is to stimulate lactation, warm the body, and restore energy. …
Angku Kuih – This Oval Nyonya delicacy consists of glutinous rice flour coated with green bean filling in dark orange color. Siew Loon, a long-time …
White rice vinegar (mi cù), black rice vinegar (or Chinkiang Vinegar), and red rice vinegar are the three most common rice vinegar used in Chinese …
Since Char Siu roast pork is typically exclusively seen in Chinese restaurants, home cooks often pass up the opportunity to make Roast Pork Lo Mein. …
The appearance of Qingtuan (青团), or green glutinous rice dumplings, in Shanghai’s grocery stores and markets, signals the arrival of spring. It’s a sure indication …
Long Life Noodles, also known as yi mein, is a staple on the buffet table at any Chinese event because of the significance they hold …
FUQI FEIPIAN Everyone who loves Sichuan food should try this dish now. Fuqi feipian (fq fèipiàn) is as authentically Sichuan as possible. In a dish …
CURRY MEE MALAYSIAN NOODLE SOUP Malaysian Curry Mee is the latest noodle soup recipe we’ve got for you. In addition, I’m ecstatic about the prospect. …
SPICY COLD SKIN NOODLES (LIANGPI) A cold noodle dish like liangpi, or spicy skin noodles, is ideal for the sweltering summer months. You can’t go …
PORK FRIED RICE When it comes to takeout Chinese food, pork fried rice is one of the most popular. The Chinese love rice and pork, …
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HONEY WINGS If you’re looking to impress your guests, I’m confident that these honey wings with turmeric will do the trick. Chicken wings, in particular, …
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