Whip Up An 8-Course Reunion Dinner With These Chinese New Year Recipes
Create your own Buddha Jumps Over The Wall dish and even homemade bak kwa
By Elizabeth Liew -
Instead of eating out and jostling with the crowds for reunion dinner this year, why not gather your nearest and dearest around your dining table? And you don't have to trawl the Internet for recipes either — we've got eight handy recipes right here specially created for Chinese New Year. Plus, they each come with video guides to help you master each dish in no time.
From a stunning Buddha Jumps Over The Wall pot dish, to pork stir-fries and even a homemade bak kwa recipe, impress your loved ones with a restaurant-worthy eight-course meal:
Treat your family to a delectable Buddha Jumps Over The Wall this Chinese New Year with our secret recipe. Comprising delicacies such as abalone, dried scallops and sea cucumber, this dish will ensure your year starts on an auspicious note.
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This mouth-watering dish of king prawns fried with fragrant black bean sauce is perfect for sharing over the dinner table. Plus, it only takes 30 mins to prepare!
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Here's a recipe for an elegant, yet deceptively simple Chinese New Year treat. Creamy, tender scallops with an array of vegetables that are boiled, then stir-fried to lock in all that natural flavour.
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Succulent bite-sized pieces of pork loin are deep-fried and tossed into a curry leaf, chilli, butter and salted egg extravaganza.
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This is also the perfect dish to cook for your daily dinner as it’s filled with the needed nutrients to get you going. Braised in soy and oyster sauce, the mushrooms are cooked to soft and tender, with the fatt choy (black moss) lending added texture. Simple and easy to whip up, it's a refreshing change from the meat dishes.
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Any Chinese New Year spread would not be complete without a fish dish to symbolise the traditional concept of 'annual abundance'. Serve up this sumptuous garoupa dish that's dripping with delicious oyster sauce.
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A traditional dish that can’t be missed during Chinese New Year, steamed chicken with radish and red dates is both delicious and healthy. Eating red dates during Chinese New Year brings hope of prosperity to the household. Besides that, it is also a herb commonly used in soups to boost the immune system. Using this ingredient in dishes symbolises that you have a fruitful year ahead.
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Love bak kwa but don't want to queue for it during the Chinese New Year period? Make your own at home and who knows, you may never want to buy it again. With simple seasonings, you just have to marinade the minced meat and put it in the oven to bake. In no time, your bak kwa will be ready to serve and eat!
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This article was originally published on Feb 1, 2019, and updated on Jan 18, 2025.