Mooncake is an indispensable traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. I’d like to take this opportunity to share with you the mooncake recipe I’ve just made. Over time, the style and purpose of this festive dessert have evolved …
Braised pork knuckle with fat choy, dried mushrooms, and dried oysters is an auspicious Chinese New Year dish for the Cantonese. The name in Cantonese is 橫財就手, has a symbolic meaning of ‘a windfall of good fortune.’ In just a few days, families worldwide will gather and celebrate the new year with a lavish feast, …
It’s that wonderful time of year again to celebrate Chinese New Year! So, I have summed up 16 auspicious Chinese New Year recipes, especially for you. Are you getting excited about planning your festive feast? Have you thought about what delicious dishes you want to prepare for this joyous occasion? Over the past few years, …
Chinese spring rolls are a perfect appetizer and small bite for parties. They are made of a crispy, delicate wrapper filled with savory ingredients such as pork and shrimp. They are also great for special occasions, like during Chinese New Year. As Cantonese, we have enjoyed this for decades. So, let’s get rolling and bring …
Chinese New Year is still a month away, but I’ve already started preparing some recipes. Today, I want to share the Chinese chicken dumpling recipe that can be frozen and stored for later. Although pork is the most commonly used filling in Chinese recipes, I opt for chicken as a healthier alternative due to its …
According to Chinese culture, eating long noodles brings prosperity and longevity. This traditional belief has led to the creation of a specific type of noodle named “longevity noodles / 长寿面” These noodles are often served during special occasions such as birthday celebrations and Chinese New Year’s Eve. The longevity noodles dish is a must-have dish …
The yam ring served in Chinese restaurants is also known as taro basket or prosperity yam basket. But what exactly is it? It’s a ring of fried mashed yam with a large hole in the center, filled with stir-fried dishes such as kung pao chicken, sweet and sour pork, or some vegetarian stir-fried. The yam …
Today I made a festive dish called pork belly with preserved mustard greens. It is called ‘mei cai kou rou / meicai kourou / 梅菜扣肉 in Chinese. It is a dish I will only prepare during the festive season, and today is the 10th day of the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival. Why do …
My brother-in-law brought me a pork knuckle last week, perfect for making braised pork knuckles to celebrate Chinese New Year! So why he gave me the pork knuckle? Because pork knuckles represent prosperity and good luck for the coming year. Today I will show you a Chinese New Year pork knuckle recipe. For readers who …
It has been a long time since I made Chinese walnut cookies. My cousin from Hong Kong visited us last week and brought us some, and our family finished all in no time. After taking a bite, it suddenly evoked my memory of the taste of these beautiful cookies. So making some instead of getting …