Dim sims
Create a taste sensation with these dim sims and plum sauce.
7 Chinese New Year events across New Zealand that every foodie will love
Celebrate the Lunar New Year by experiencing the best Chinese cuisine available in your region. From Auckland to Dunedin (and everywhere in between), these are our picks for the most memorable events for foodies throughout this year's festivities!
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5 lucky dishes you should be eating this Chinese New Year
We’ve rounded up the dishes that are going to bring you wealth, luck and happiness this year, according to Chinese tradition. Eat up!
Pork and veal sang choy bau
For a delicious taste of China, these pork mince lettuce cups are perfect starters for a family and friends gathering.
Beef and ginger stir-fry
Quick, easy and tasty, this beef and ginger stir fry can be served on a bed of Asian greens for a truly satisfying meal.
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Combination dumplings
These dumplings in fragrant broth will be ready to eat in just 25 minutes, making this a quick and easy weekday meal.
Egg fu yung
A traditional dish in Chinese Indonesian cuisine, egg fu yung is a delicious omelette made from the mixture of Asian vegetables and meats. It is served here with fresh prawns and shiitake mushrooms.
Asian pork hotpot
The hotpot - a traditional Asian dish where tender pork and fresh vegetables are baked in a delicious soy and ginger sauce.
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Warm asian chicken salad with sesame dressing
Ideal as a healthy lunch or tasty side at work or home, this tender chicken salad with green vegetable and a burst of classic asian sesame dressing is sure to be a palette pleaser.
Duck and noodle soup
If you love duck, then you'll be wild about this aromatic Asian soup that's filling enough for a main meal.
Nasi goreng
Add a spark to your meal time, by bringing an aromatic, pork version of this staple Indonesian spicy rice dish to life.
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Fresh prawn spring rolls
Simple and fresh, these prawn and vegetable spring rolls with soft vermicelli noodles will allow you to recreate a taste of Vietnam. Savour their fish and sweet citrus punch during the balmy Australian summer or as a lunch or dinner starter all year round.
Green curry chicken spring rolls
These crispy spring rolls will be ready to eat in just half an hour. They're great as an appetiser or cook up a batch next time you're expecting a crowd over.
Pork and noodle omelette
A hearty Chinese-style omelette in a pan. The hoisin pork and noodles are a great combination.
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Asian-style duck
Prepare this classic Chinese dish for your family for a tantalising taste bud experience. Slow roasted duck is cooked in a fragrant orange and herb sauce and served with steamed rice and Asian greens.
Crisp five-spice salt belly pork
The recipe is best cooked close to serving. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Crispy plum chicken
Reserve pineapple juice and keep in the fridge to flavour chopped fresh fruit for a quick and easy dessert. Note
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Fortune cookies
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San choy bow
Accompany with a drizzle of soy sauce, if liked. You can use pork mince, if preferred. Note
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Chinese pork belly
To make slicing through the skin easier, tum pork skin side down onto chopping board. Note
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Sichuan pepper pork with peach and chilli salad
This Sichuan pork with peach and chilli salad is typical of this style of Chinese cuisine, with its bold flavours and particular kick that comes from the classic Sichuan pepper seasoning.
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Barbecue pork buns
Otherwise known as char siu bao, barbecue pork buns are a traditional Cantonese comfort food. The soft, pillowy exterior hides a delicately flavoured filling. You won't stop at just one.
Asian-style fish
Fresh, light, fragrant and healthy. Serve this Asian-style fish with a bowl of steamed coconut rice for an easy and tasty meal for two.
Easy roasted duck and stir-fried asian greens
For this recipe, we deboned a whole chinese barbecued duck, available from Asian barbecue takeaway stores. Choy sum, also known as chinese flowering cabbage, and tat soi, chinese flat cabbage, can be found at most greengrocers as well as Asian supermarkets
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Chinese wonton soup
Use crisp and crunchy fresh water chestnuts for this recipe if you can find them. They contrast beautifully with the soft, silky wontons.
Peking duck in a wok
Barbecued duck and peking duck pancakes can be bought at Asian food shops. Note
Green tea and almond tiles
White icing is also known as fondant (it’s the traditional icing used on wedding cakes). It is available in packets from the supermarket and cake decorating shops. Note
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