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    Home » Recipes » Recipe Roundups

    6 Easy Recipes to Celebrate Chinese New Year

    January 29, 2022 · Published: January 29, 2022 By: Asian Caucasian Leave a Comment

    roasted eggplant dip with fresh veggies
    General Tso's shrimp and tofu
    Chinese almond cookies
    Chinese egg tarts on a cooling rack
    a collage of six Chinese recipes for the Chinese New Year

    It's the start of The Chinese New Year, and you know what that means? Lots and lots of food, even if you're not Chinese! So, here's a roundup of six 6 Easy Recipes to Celebrate the Chinese New Year, the "Year of the Tiger!"

    May these delicious recipes usher in good luck and happiness for you and your family! “Guo Nian Hao” 新年快乐, as they say in China!

    a collage of six Chinese recipes for the Chinese New Year this recipe

    The Chinese Lunar New Year (a.k.a. Spring Festival) officially begins on February 1st, 2022 and ends on February 15th. People all over the world celebrate of the new year in accordance with the traditional lunar calendar. It's the biggest holiday in China with celebrations lasting for weeks.

    #1: Chinese Curry Chicken

    This easy chicken dish is bursting with flavor from the fragrant curry powder, turmeric powder, and red curry paste! This is a Chinese New Year main dish must-have!

    Two bowls of Chinese curry chicken with potatoes on a white wooden board with dried chili peppers on the side.

    Watch the instructional video of this recipe:

    #2: Chinese Eggplant Dip

    Vibrant, beautiful and delicious Chinese Eggplant Dip is the perfect appetizer or condiment to serve during the Chinese New Year! Serve it with your favorite fresh-cut veggies, crackers, or bread!

    Vibrant roasted Chinese eggplant dip in an oval dish with fresh cut veggies and slices of bread on the side for dipping.

    #3: Chinese Steamed Pork Buns

    These pillowy Chinese Steamed Pork Buns are restaurant quality but homemade in your own kitchen! Learn how to make this popular street food recipe to serve as an appetizer at your festival feast!

    A round blue plate with two chinese steamed pork buns and a bamboo steamer on the side placed on top of a gray surface.

    What does the year of the tiger symbolize?

    It's the "Year of the Tiger!" People born in a year of the Tiger are predicted to be brave, competitive, unpredictable, confident, and display great levels of willpower.

    If you were born in these years, this includes you:

    1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 or 2010.

    Tigers are very good romantic partners, but may sometimes come off as too enthusiastic. This can make more reserved zodiac signs feel overwhelmed while Tigers are intoxicated by happiness.

    Find out all of the facts about the Year of the Tiger here!

    #4: Skinnyish General Tso's Shrimp and Tofu

    This "skinnyish" version of General Tso’s Shrimp and Tofu is a flavor bomb in your mouth! But, you’ll never know it’s lighter on the calories. There’s no battered and deep-frying in this dish! This is a terrific alternative to the classic dish and perfect for the waistline during the Chinese New Year!

    General Tso's shrimp and tofu in two white bowls with chopsticks, a bowl of white rice, and a blue napkin on the side.

    #5: Chinese Almond Cookies

    These traditional Chinese Almond Cookies are crunchy and flavorful with buttery goodness in every bite! These yummy cookies are enjoyed during the Chinese New Year, and are often given as gifts to family and friends.

    A stack of Chinese almond cookies on a round plate with a bowl of almonds on the side and four cookies in the front.

    #6: Easy Chinese Egg Tarts

    These traditional Chinese Egg Tarts have a sweet egg custard middle encased in puff pastry dough. Think of these delicious tarts like an Asian crème brûlée! They're the perfect mini dessert to serve during the Chinese New Year!

    Chinese egg custard tarts in rows on a cooling rack.

    WANT MORE CHINESE RECIPES?

    • Chinese Five Spice Pork Tenderloin
    • Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
    • Easy Leftover Pork Soup
    • Shumai Shrimp and Turkey Sausage Dumplings
    • Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu

    Update Notes: This post was originally published on January 27, 2020, but was republished with slight text changes and additions, like new recipes and tips, in January 2022.

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