These 24 vibrant dishes are the reason Lunar New Year is one of the world’s most flavorful celebrations
Because we love celebrating Chinese New Year, why not let our taste buds join the festivities too? This vibrant holiday is filled with color, joy, tradition, meaningful rituals and food is at the heart of it all. Every dish served during Lunar New Year carries symbolism, representing prosperity, happiness, longevity, and good fortune. It’s a time when families gather around generous tables, sharing recipes passed down through generations.
Bringing these flavors into our own kitchens is a delicious way to honor the celebration. Asian cuisine offers a beautiful balance of sweet, savory, sour, spicy, and umami notes that awaken the senses. From the comforting warmth of ginger and garlic to the delicate fragrance of sesame oil and the satisfying bite of dumplings, each ingredient plays a role in creating harmony on the plate.
Whether you’re familiar with these flavors or discovering them for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to explore. These 24 recipes invite you to experiment, share, and celebrate through food. So grab your chopsticks and let’s get cooking!
Where Lunar New Year is celebrated?
Lunar New Year is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, bringing together millions of people across Asia and far beyond. While it’s often associated with China, the celebration is shared by many cultures, each with its own traditions, foods, and unique way of welcoming the new year.
- In China, the holiday is known as Spring Festival, and it’s the biggest celebration of the year. Families travel long distances to reunite, homes are decorated in red, and festive meals are carefully prepared to symbolize luck and prosperity.
- In Vietnam, Lunar New Year is called Tết, and it’s a time for honoring ancestors, sharing special dishes, and gathering with loved ones for several days of celebration.
- In Korea, it’s celebrated as Seollal, marked by traditional clothing, respectful family rituals, and comforting foods like rice cake soup.
Lunar New Year is also celebrated in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Taiwan, especially in communities with strong Chinese heritage.
And today, thanks to global communities, you’ll find Lunar New Year celebrations in major cities around the world (from Paris to London, New York, Sydney, and San Francisco) with parades, lantern festivals, and of course, amazing food.
If you also want to follow the tradition and celebrate it at home, here is a selection of 24 recipes to make for Lunar New Year and discover Asian cuisine.
Discover our recipes here:
If you haven't already tried Chinese steamed eggs , you're in for a pleasant surprise ;) With just two ingredients , you get eggs with an incredibly smooth, soft and melting texture, almost like a savory flan ! It's simple, quick and really...
Hard to stop at just one, we warn you... These air-fried shrimp spring rolls are crispy on the outside, with a tasty filling flavored with garlic, ginger and sesame oil! Air-frying produces golden spring rolls without over-frying , while retaining...
Dear lovers of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, our Banh Bao recipe will surely delight you! A beautiful Vietnamese steamed bun filled with pork. An excellent idea to make for the Chinese New Year, for example ;-) Step by step, follow the detailed...
Hey! Let's discover Chinese cuisine! Today, in the middle of nems and spring rolls, we suggest you make these "Scallion pancakes". The idea is quite simply to make savory pancakes with green onions! A soft and slightly spicy result that you will love...
Fresh and easy to make, recreate these spring rolls even better than in Asia! Filled with chicken and shrimp, they will delight you during lunch as both an appetizer and a main dish accompanied by a mixed salad. For appetizers, consider cutting them...
A nutrient-packed dish with an Asian twist. If you love vegetables and Asian cuisine, this is your recipe! Wok with marinated shrimp, perfect for a weekday dinner served with rice. You don't have to be on a diet to enjoy a good vegetable dish!
Looking for a fresh, colorful salad with a difference? This rice vermicelli and shrimp spring roll salad is perfect: light yet filling, with a mix of crunchy vegetables (carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, lettuce...) that add texture to every bite! And...
Don't panic when you see all the ingredients and the steps of the bibimbap, with a little organization you will see that there is nothing easier! :-) The name bibimbap comes from the Korean "bibim" which means "mixed", and "bap" which evokes "rice"....
Love Chinese cuisine? Make it at home by trying our Chow Mein recipe! A mix of Chinese noodles, chicken, ginger, and vegetables. A complete, balanced, and easy dish to prepare! Tested and approved by the entire Ptitchef team, we leave you with the...
Fancy a delicious dish without spending hours in the kitchen ? Our Juliette -inspired "lazy" recipe is for you! Ready in a flash, it's super-easy to prepare thanks to a few simple tricks: cut the vegetables while the meat is cooking, and toss the...
Tonight, we're preparing Asian specialties. What better recipe than shrimp spring rolls?! Step by step, we'll teach you how to make the filling and how to easily fold your rice wrappers to create perfect spring rolls. In images, in writing, and in...
Ready to travel without leaving your kitchen? These chicken skewers with satay sauce are just what you need! Tender chicken, marinated in a blend of spices that makes your mouth water just thinking about it, then grilled to perfection :) And...
Head for Thailand for an explosion of sweetness and exotic flavors! Treat yourself to the famous mango sticky rice . Let yourself be seduced by the creaminess of sticky rice soaked in coconut milk, the bright yellow of juicy mango and the...
Lovers of sweet and savory and spicy food, this recipe is for you! We love the Asian flavours and crunch of these bite-sized chicken Dakgangjeong . The gochujang will warm your heart and take you on a trip to Korea , where fried chicken...
If you were looking for a highly original alternative to tacos , you won't be disappointed with this variation ;) No tortillas here, but light, crispy fried rice paper sheet chips , which host a salmon tartar seasoned with mayonnaise, soy sauce...
For a dish that's easy to make and rich in flavor, try our Chinese noodles wok ! Here, you can taste a vegetarian filling made with vegetables and textured soy proteins . And if you have never tasted this ingredient, here is a good reason to be...
This vietnamese recipe is the perfect marriage between meat and sugar...Try it and you'll see!
Celebrate this chinese new year with these delicious shrimp skewers, and take a trip to asian flavors...
Want some seafood ? How do you feel about adding a little crisp to it all ?
If you've been to Reunion Island, you've surely tasted the Reunionese bouchons! These dumplings are made of meat wrapped in a soft dough, all steamed to perfection. Traditionally, they are enjoyed with spicy samosas, creating a perfect balance for your...
Mango lovers, pay attention because you're going to love this! Today we bring you the recipe for mango sago , an Asian dessert that in recent years has become popular around the world and has the potential to become your new favorite sweet. Prepared...
You probably know gyozas, those little Chinese dumplings that we can't resist! What if you made them yourself now? A recipe that's much easier to make than you can imagine. From the dough to the filling, we explain all the steps in detail with our...
An express Cantonese rice recipe to save time in the kitchen. Quick and easy, this dish can quickly turn into an excellent anti-waste recipe! If you have cooked too much rice in a previous preparation, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a...
Juliette HessI love traveling and discovering new dishes, trying out new culinary trends, and exploring new restaurants.
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Comments
Frank
Like the Chinese New Year Shrimp recipe. Will try immediately, can't possibly be anything but great! Thank you
anonymous
I like it