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Eight food ideas for Lunar New Year

Celebrate the year of the dragon in style this Lunar New Year. Whether you’re looking for a speedy stir-fry, quick snack or full-on feast, we have eight delicious ideas for you to try at home.

  1. Pork and chive dumplings

    Traditionally made for good luck, dumplings are an essential part of Lunar New Year. They are surprisingly easy to make: try our simple pork and chive dumpling step-by-step. 

    Pork and chive dumplings
  2. Salmon egg-fried rice

    Succulent soy-glazed salmon adds plenty of flavour to a classic egg-fried rice recipe, enhanced by fragrant spring onion, garlic and chilli.

    Salmon egg-fried rice
  3. Speedy prawn noodles

    Lunar New Year falls on a Saturday - but you don't need to get takeaway, you can just make something delicious. Try our speedy prawn noodles with pak choi and spicy Sriracha chilli sauce, ready in just 15 minutes.

    Speedy prawn noodles
  4. Gong bao chicken

    A fiery Sichuan dish with smoky dry red chillies and a rich dark soy sauce, this classic stir-fry is perfect for a quick midweek meal.

    Gong bao chicken
  5. Sweet and sour ribs

    The ultimate finger food, these sticky ribs are braised with ginger, garlic and chilli, then roasted in a sweet hoisin marinade for maximum flavour. 

    Sweet and sour ribs
  6. Black bean tofu

    For a light vegetarian feast, tuck into these tofu lettuce cups. The tofu is roasted in a rich black bean marinade, giving it a wonderful, crispy texture.

    Black bean tofu
  7. Sticky plum pork with stir-fried veg and rice

    For a lighter take on sweet and sour pork, try this fragrant sticky plum porkrecipe. It's fried until golden, then coated in thick and glossy sauce. Serve with stir-fried pak choi for a simple supper.

    Sticky plum pork with stir-fried veg and rice
  8. Prawn toast

    Nothing beats homemade prawn toast: crispy, nutty and full of flavour. This recipe from Ken Hom is a real crowd-pleaser – ideal to kick off a Lunar New Year feast.

    Prawn toast