Chinese New Year Recipes You Can Make with the Family

Trying to cut down on spending on Chinese New Year goodies? Or are you looking to start your baking and cooking dreams? Here are our top 3 picks for simple and creative dishes and snacks that you can whip up on your own.

https://www.hwcmagazine.com/recipe/baked-chinese-spring-rolls/

https://thewoksoflife.com/homemade-spring-rolls/

Spring rolls (春卷) are a symbol of wealth and prosperity and are popular in Chinese cuisine. From simpler steamed versions to the deep-fried ones, spring rolls are a well-loved treat and are sure to be a popular item at your family gathering. Golden, crispy, and delicious, The Woks of Life shows a simple recipe for homemade spring rolls.

https://noobcook.com/bak-kwa-fried-rice/

You love it, I love it, everyone loves it: Bakkwa, or 肉干, is a must-have for Chinese New Year. The sweet, roasted meat is also given as a gift during Chinese New Year and is an extremely versatile ingredient: you can eat it with bread, pan-fried, or simply on its own! If you’re looking for something different, Noob Cook has a recipe for Bakkwa Fried Rice, a scrumptious sweet and savoury combination that only takes you 20 minutes to cook up.

https://noobcook.com/nian-gao-onde-onde/

Truly nothing can beat a delicious pandan, gula Melaka and coconut combination. But these onde onde are nothing like the ones you are familiar with; these are onde onde in disguise. Much like Bakkwa, nian gao can be eaten in a variety of ways. Noob Cook’s yummy, gooey sweet nian gao coated with grated coconut is a simple recipe for those who want to try something new.

Here are some honorable mentions!

• Char Siew by Guai Shu Shu

• Broccoli with Abalone and Scallops by Spring Tomorrow

Happy Lunar New Year!