There’s no better way to welcome the Year of the Ox than with delicious eats and full bellies. If you’re looking for traditional, fusion, or just really flavourful recipes, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve rounded up a few of our best recipes so you can get started on your celebr-eating!
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shumai (pork dumplings)
You can’t celebrate Lunar New Year without a happy helping of shumai or steamed pork dumplings. Their classic gingery, juicy pork filling with scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and water chestnuts is way too good not to make!
veggie eggrolls
Shredded cabbage and carrots in the perfect crispy wonton wrapping shell. Served with a delicious dip of honey, Worcestershire, and five spice powder.
shrimp dumplings
All you need to make these pockets of deliciousness can be found in your pantry. Great if you’re pressed for time to run to the grocery store.
chinese five spice seared scallops
Served with homemade pineapple jam and balsamic reduction. Yes, please.
green tea smoked duck
This duck is smoked with green tea leaves and rice and served with an easy lime hoisin sauce. It’s an incredible dish that is impressive to serve up!
sesame balls
You can’t forget dessert! These sesame balls have a traditional red bean filling and are perfectly crispy and chewy. Yum!
Happy Lunar New Year to our Gusto TV foodies! Don’t forget to tag us @gustotv on your recipe creations.