Chinese Leeks Sausage Stir Fry – a fragrant and garlicky stir fry delicious served with steamed rice. Quick and easy to prepare.
Hor Yip Fan (Lotus Leaf Wrapped Rice)
Hor Yip Fan is a combination of rice, Chinese sausage, mushrooms, and other goodies wrapped in lotus leaf. This fragrant and delicious rice is usually served at the end of a wedding feast or festival dinner.
Lobak (Five-Spice Meat Rolls)
These super yummy Lobak (Five-Spice Meat Rolls) are made with beancurd sheets, pork tenderloin, and spices. They are deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Also very easy to prepare.
Steamed Stuffed Winter Melon Soup
Make this special Steamed Stuffed Winter Melon Soup the centerpiece of your table spread for a family reunion or gathering. It is exciting and super delicious!
Kuih Bangkit Sago and Tapioca Flours
These petite Kuih Bangkit with Sago and Tapioca Flours have a lighter texture while still holding its shape. Also nice crunch and great flavor.
Baked Spring Rolls
These Baked Spring Rolls filled with jicama, carrots, cabbage, and ground pork are just as delicious as their deep fried counterpart. They are crispy too!
Steamed Lap Cheong and Taro
Steamed Lap Cheong and Taro is a simple home style dish that is quick and easy to prepare. Very tasty and delicious served with steamed rice.
Jiu Hu Char (Stir Fry Jicama with Cuttlefish)
Jiu Hu Char (Stir Fry Jicama with Cuttlefish) is a popular Nyonya side dish or lettuce wrap filling prepared for all major festivals.
Getting Home for the Chinese New Year
Getting Home for the Chinese New Year – Thoughts about the journey home for the celebration and what it means to those travelling and those waiting.
Kok Chai (Mini Peanut Puffs)
Kok Chai (Mini Peanut Puffs) are a traditional Chinese New Year snack prepared to symbolize abundant wealth. They are sweet, crunchy, and fun to eat.
Chai Boey (Mustard Greens Stew)
Rehash your roast pork and leftovers in this popular Chai Boey (Mustard Greens Stew). It is a spicy and tangy soup delicious served with steamed rice.
Yee Sang (Prosperity Toss Salad)
Usher in the Chinese New Year with this colorful Yee Sang (Prosperity Toss Salad). It is a fun and tasty salad symbolizing abundance, prosperity, and vigor.
Braised Mushrooms and Abalone
Prepare this special Braised Mushrooms and Abalone for the Chinese New Year or a special occasion. It is a treat you don’t want to miss!
Chinese New Year – Then and Now
Random musings of Chinese New Year past and present, how some things have changed radically while other things remain the same.