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    Home » Recipes » All Recipes » Holidays & Parties

    10 No-Fail Recipes for Chinese New Year

    Published: Jan 31, 2021 by Pailin Chongchitnant · This post may contain affiliate links

    A grid of 6 images of Chinese new year recipes with text in the middle that says: 10 no fail recipes for Chinese New Year

    Some people know that even though I was born and raised in Thailand, I am a 4th generation Chinese-Thai. There are millions of Chinese-Thais and Chinese food has become so deeply intertwined with Thai cuisine that you cannot really speak of one without the other.

    Because of this, Chinese New Year is an important celebration in Thailand, and of course food is at the centre of this celebration! So here are some recipes that I have that could be part of your Chinese New Year table!

    Lo Bak Go - Turnip Cake

    An absolute classic when it comes to the Lunar New Year. If you make one thing this season, let it be this one. This recipe is my mother-in-law's famous recipe and it's the best I've ever had.

    Crispy Spring Rolls (Egg Rolls)

    The filling of these is so good I can just sit with a bowl of it and have it for my whole meal. I got this recipe from my restaurant days and these are still the best spring rolls I've had anywhere.

    A plate of spring rolls, with 3 pieces cut open served in a glass. Cilantro garnish.

    Steamed Fish with Ginger Soy Sauce

    Steamed fish is an integral part of a Chinese feast, and this is my most popular steamed fish recipe with over 1.5 million views on YouTube! And for good reasons, it is incredibly delicious and works with any white-fleshed fish. If using whole fish, the same technique applies, just scale up the sauce amount according to how big your fish is.

    Aunty Jenny's Braised Chicken Wings

    This recipe is perfect if you don't want a complicated meal for Chinese New Year. It's an easy and simple dish that tastes like you spent hours on it. The first time I had this dish at my mother-in-law's place, I knew I needed a recipe!

    Char Siu - Chinese BBQ Pork

    This char siu recipe is one of my most popular one with over 1.5 million views on YouTube! I promise you it will be better than anything you can buy, especially when you can cook it to juicy perfection and serve it still-warm from the oven. It takes some advanced planning, but the process itself is really straight forward.

    Chinese BBQ pork sliced on a cutting board.


    Siu Yok - Crispy Pork Belly (no fry, no boil, no salt crust)

    I don't know about you, but in my world, if you have the sweet char siu, you also gotta have the salty crispy siu yoke to complete the pork extravaganza. This recipe is the simplest one you'll fine, with guaranteed bubbly, crispy skin if you follow the instructions.

    A plate of crispy pork belly, one big piece and a few cut pieces

    Gai Lan Oyster Sauce Stir Fry

    A Chinese New Year feast can be a bit rich and heavy, and this super popular recipe is the perfect vegetable side dish to balance it all. You'll never want to cook gai lan any other way again!

    A plate of chinese broccoli stir fry with garlic pieces on top

    Steamed Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce

    This is my husband's go-to dish at dim sum, so I decided to try to make it at home, and it turned out to be super easy and even more delicious!

    A bowl of steamed spare ribs with green onions and bell pepper garnish

    Grandma's Hainanese Glass Noodle Stir-Fry

    You GOTTA HAVE NOODLES for Chinese New Year, am I right?? This is my grandmother's signature dish, done Hainanese style, which is where she's from. I'm so happy to be able to share our family's beloved recipe with you!

    A bowl of glass noodle stir fry with dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms and green onions on top.

    Tang Yuan - Black Sesame Rice Balls

    In the world of Chinese desserts, this is easily my favourite. The chewy mochi-like rice balls are filled with aromatic roasted black sesame seeds. The best part is the soothing, warm ginger broth that they come in.


    Want some more recipe ideas?

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    If you've made something with my recipes, be sure to tag me on Instagram, Twitter, or post it to my Facebook page!


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    1. Mary

      February 05, 2021 at 10:59 pm

      I m impressed .ThnksMary

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