Happy Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is the time when families gather together to celebrate and enjoy home-cooked food and being with loved ones. Discover the dishes and drinks that are part of China's most important holiday.

Food for Sharing

Lobster Tails with Black Bean Chili Sauce

Ginger Garlic Steamed Whole Fish

Fried Garlic Pork

Kaiyang Cabbage (Savory Stir-Fried Cabbage)

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Chinese civilization goes back over 5,000 years, with a rich history of regional cultures and traditions. The Chinese way to welcome in the New Year is to celebrate joyfully over good food with friends and family. During this time, also known as the “Spring Festival”, great importance is attached to food and festivities and events are carefully planned to bring good fortune and peace for the new year. The brightness and colors are a feast for the senses. The 29th of January 2025 marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, symbolizing renewal, transformation, and growth. This Lunar New Year 2025 marks the arrival of the Wood Snake, a rare combination that appears only once every 60 years. People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be mysterious, wise and sympathetic. They are known to think things through, keep things private and are good at understanding and caring about others.

Chinese New Year Dishes

Braised Trotters

Buddha Jumps Over The Wall (Chinese Casserole)

Stuffed Cabbage Parcels (Emerald Red Jade Bags)

Jumbo Shrimp with Vermicelli

New Year Culinary Traditions

Serving the right food at Chinese New Year is an important part of the festival. Fish is served for prosperity, dumplings and spring rolls for wealth, sweet rice balls for family togetherness, fruit for wealth, noodles for a long life, and glutinous rice cake for respect. All of the foods served are endowed with meaning.

Cooking New Year Meals with Thermomix®

Whether you’re cooking for loved ones or friends, New Year is the best time to express your special feelings with a table full of homemade dishes. Use knead mode for dough, Varoma for steaming seafood, or create delicious soups in the mixing bowl. Just search Cookidoo®, plan the menu, cook with love and enjoy the occasion.

TIY Food for New Year

Chinese Pork with Vegetables

Jalapeño XO Sauce with Scallops and Black Rice (Thomas Lim)

Potstickers

Stir-Fried Vegetables