Random musings of Chinese New Year past and present, how some things have changed radically while other things remain the same.
Siew Yoke (Roast Pork Belly)
Easy to prepare Siew Yoke (Roast Pork Belly) with a perfectly crisp crackling. Delicious served with steamed rice and perfect for any occasion or festival.
Char Siu (Chinese Barbecue Pork)
Easy to prepare oven roasted Char Siu (Chinese Barbecue Pork). Deliciously sticky, sweet, and savory. Perfect with steamed rice or noodles.
Coffee Roasted Chestnuts
Easy Coffee Roasted Chestnuts on the stove top with butter and whole coffee beans for the smoky coffee aroma. No slitting of X’s and done in 20 minutes!
Bak Kwa (Chinese Pork Jerky)
Wafer thin Bak Kwa (Chinese Pork Jerky) is a must-have for the Chinese New Year. Make your own using just a few simple ingredients and at a fraction of the cost.
Ho See Fatt Choy (Braised Oysters and Sea Moss)
Usher in the lunar new year with this traditional Ho See Fatt Choy (Braised Oysters and Sea Moss) dish for a prosperous new year. It is full of delicious umami flavor.
Chinese Peanut Cookies
Traditional melt-in-the-mouth Chinese Peanut Cookies made gluten free using rice flour. They are a favorite during the Chinese New Year and popular throughout the year.
Leng Ngau Tong (Lotus Root Soup)
Slow simmered Leng Ngau Tong (Lotus Root Soup) flavored with broiled cuttlefish. It is a comforting soup to come home to at the end of the day.
Kuih Bangkit (Tapioca Cookies)
Light, airy, and fragrant Kuih Bangkit (Tapioca Cookies) are a Chinese New Year favorite in Malaysia and Singapore. Uses only 5 ingredients with detailed video instructions.
Kuih Ee (Glutinous Rice Balls in Syrup)
Kuih Ee is a dessert of glutinous rice balls in syrup eaten as a symbol of unity and togetherness during Tang Chek, weddings, birthdays, and the Chinese New Year.