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 an egg custard with an incredibly smooth, soft and melting texture, almost like a savory flan ! It's simple, quick and...
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 deep-frying , while retaining...
Dear lovers of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, our Banh Bao recipe is sure to delight you! A lovely Vietnamese steamed bun filled with pork. A great idea to make for Chinese New Year, for example ;-) Follow the detailed step-by-step instructions below ↓ ↓
Hey! As Chinese New Year approaches, why not explore Chinese cuisine? Today, alongside nems and spring rolls, we suggest making these "Scallion pancakes." The idea is simply to make savory pancakes with green onions! They're soft and slightly spicy,...
Fresh and easy to make, recreate these spring rolls that are even better than the ones in Asia! Filled with chicken and shrimp, they’re perfect for lunch, either as a starter or as a main course served with a mixed salad. For an aperitif, cut them into...
A nutrient-packed dish with an Asian twist. If you love vegetables and Asian cuisine, this is the recipe for you! Vegetable and shrimp stir-fry with marinated shrimp. Perfect for a weekday meal served with rice. You don't have to be on a diet to enjoy...
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 steps for bibimbap—with a little organization, you'll see that it's really quite easy! :-) The name bibimbap comes from the Korean words "bibim," meaning "mixed," and "bap," meaning "rice." It was...
Love Chinese cuisine? Try making it at home with our Chow Mein recipe! It combines Chinese noodles, chicken, ginger, and vegetables to make a complete, balanced, and easy-to-prepare dish. Tested and approved by the entire Ptitchef team, here are the...
Fancy a delicious dish without spending hours in the kitchen ? Our "lazy" recipe inspired by Juliette 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 start...
Tonight, we're making some Asian specialties. What better recipe than shrimp spring rolls?! We'll show you step by step how to make the filling and easily fold your rice wrappers to make perfect spring rolls. Follow our steps below in photos, 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 to Thailand for an explosion of sweetness and exotic flavors! Treat yourself to the famous mango sticky rice . For a feast of colors, let yourself be seduced by the creamy sticky rice soaked in coconut cream, the bright yellow of the juicy...
Lovers of sweet and savory flavors and spicy food, this recipe is for you! We love the flavors of Asian cuisine and the crunch of these bite-sized Dakgangjeong chicken pieces . Gochujang will warm your heart and take you on a trip to Korea ,...
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 chips , which hold a salmon tartare seasoned with mayonnaise, soy sauce and a...
For an easy-to-make dish that’s rich in flavor, try this Chinese noodle stir-fry ! Here, you can enjoy a vegetarian topping made with vegetables and textured soy protein . And if you’ve never tried this ingredient, here’s 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 Réunion Island, you've surely tasted Reunionese bouchons! These dumplings are made with meat wrapped in soft dough and steamed. Traditionally, they're enjoyed with spicy samosas, creating a perfect balance for your taste buds. We...
Mango lovers, pay attention—you're going to love this! Today we're bringing you the recipe for mango sago , an Asian dessert that has become popular around the world in recent years and could become your new favorite dessert. Made with fresh mango,...
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 dish to save time in the kitchen. Quick and easy, this dish can soon become the ultimate way to avoid food waste! If you cooked too much rice for an earlier meal, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a second life. Just...
Juliette HessI love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
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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