Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Almost all New Year dishes serve a symbolic purpose to usher in happiness and attract good fortune. Guests keen to bring something for the host can't fail with food: think oranges, Chinese BBQ meat, or anything edible and red.

For the chefs, it’s important to take a moment to acknowledge that one or two bamboo steamer baskets with slatted bases are handy to have before work begins in the kitchen. Steaming is a major cooking technique in Chinese cuisine, widely regarded to be a healthier alternative to stir-frying and deep-frying.

To aid your culinary quest, we’ve rounded up eight recipes – bundled with a short explanation of their symbolic importance – to help you make your feast a delicious one. Read more.




From HL News

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