Bubur Cha Cha
A colorful dessert popular in Singapore and Malaysia, bubur cha cha is also eaten on the 15th day of Chinese New Year.
Braised E-fu Mee
Noodles are considered a lucky dish to eat during birthdays and at Chinese New Year. The longer the noodles, the longer and luckier your life will be so don't cut them when you eat!
Guotieh (Pan-fried Dumplings)
Dumplings are a popular snack in China and Taiwan anytime but also a new year tradition. The big feast takes place on Chinese New Year's eve but dumplings are usually made for breakfast the next day. You can also add prawns or dried mushrooms to the filling if you'd like.
Nian Gao (New Year Cake)
Legend goes that nian gao is offered to the Kitchen God at Chinese New Year either as a bribe or so that his mouth would be so busy chewing the sticky cake that he won't be able to report unfavorably on your family to the Jade Emperor.
Radish Cake (Lo Bo Gao)
Home-made radish cake is much tastier than what you can order at the restaurant. At Chinese New Year, this savory cake is served to friends and family who visit throughout the 15 days. This recipe comes from my friend Cathy but there are endless variations. You can add dried mushrooms, dried scallops and use rice flour instead of cake flour. Substitute yam or pumpkin for the radish.
Lo Han Jai
I've heard this dish being called Buddha's Delight or simply jai. Traditionally served on the first day of Chinese New Year, this dish is in keeping with the Buddhist tradition of cleansing the body and that no fish, chicken or livestock are killed for food on the first day of the new year. Depending on your family recipe, there could be more or less ingredients including dried oysters, black moss (fat choy), fried tofu or cloud ear mushrooms. This is my friend Delia's grandmother's recipe.
Steamed Whole Fish
A whole fish is one of the most important dishes served during a Chinese banquet. I have eaten it both at weddings and at Chinese New Year. The fish must be served with its head and tail intact to properly signify a favorable beginning and end to the new year. I steam fish all the time for a healthy and tasty main course too.
Poached White Chicken
This classic Chinese New Year dish is perfect for celebrations as well as everyday eating.
Maprao Gaew (Candied Coconut Ribbons)
This coconut candy is one of my favorites. It's easy to make and looks very pretty. It makes a great gift, because everybody loves homemade sweets.
Fortune Fish with Bak Kwa (奇味肉干蒸鱼)
It’s Chinese New Year & the craze is Bak Kwa, where prices of these Chinese Jerky escalated through the ceiling. I decided to experiment with this as one of the ingredients for my CNY Reunion Dinner.
Why not try cooking this flavourful fish, with taste oozing from the sweetness of the Bak Kwa & the fragrance of Flower Mushrooms?
Pineapple jam tart
These little mini tarts is a favorite for festive occasions like Chinese New Year and Eid Fitri. Nowadays the pastry comes in different shapes but traditionally it's a flower shape with the pineapple jam filling in the middle.
Steamed Longevity Butterfly Prawns
I found these beautiful butterfly prawns at a coffee shop & went home to experiment cutting & decorating it after that. The pattern is nice especially when you've guests. Check out this simple & delicious dish for this Chinese New Year!
Chocolate Orange Fudge
Recipe by:
Angela
A simple fudge recipe combining chocolate chips, condensed milk, pecans and orange rind. Substitute almonds, or any kind of nut, if desired.
Barbecued Asian Ginger Pork Chops
Recipe by:
Lakmini Ebbinghaus
Asian ingredients give these barbecued chops heaps of flavour. They can also be cooked under the griller.
Barbecued Coriander Salmon
Recipe by:
C.BURKS
Summer was made for salmon on the barbecue! This gorgeous salmon marinade combines the fresh flavours of honey, lime, garlic and lots of coriander.
Barbecued Citrus Garlic Prawns
Recipe by:
kathie
This is an easy marinade for prawns, delicious and succulent cooked on the barbecue. I've also sautéed them with the marinade and used the sauce with pasta or just mopped it up with crusty bread!
Barbecued Pork Spare Ribs
Recipe by:
Robbie Rice
This is an excellent dish for a summer barbecue party. Prepare the ribs in advance, and when your guests have arrived, finish them off on the barbecue. You'll have them wondering how they got so tender and tasty so fast.
Barbecued Stuffed Red Snapper
Recipe by:
MARBALET
You can either stuff the fish with the seafood filling or simplify this recipe by spooning the stuffing on top of each fish fillet.