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Chinese Recipes for the Lunar New Year

[heart_this] · Jan 15, 2023 · 26 Comments

Recipes for the Chinese New Year

The best Chinese recipes to celebrate the Lunar New Year!

The Lunar New Year, aka the Chinese New Year, is January 22 in 2023, and it’s the year of the Rabbit, and it’s the perfect excuse to to pull out some of my favourite Chinese recipes in addition to trying some new ones! I am a big fan of Chinese cuisine, both traditional style Chinese and American style Chinese, ie. Chinese takeout, and luckily they are both easy to make at home! Below you will find a mix of both traditional and takeout style Chinese recipes that are really easy make and most of them can be made with ingredients that are already in your pantry! I always find that it’s fun to try to recreate recipes that I have had at restaurants and this is especially true for Chinese takeout where I can make the dishes much lighter and healthier than the takeout version and what’s more, the homemade version tastes even better! Whether you are celebrating the Chinese New Year or not, you really cannot go wrong with making any of these tasty recipes at home!

Recipes for the Chinese New Year

Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)
Baked Firecracker ChickenBaked Firecracker Chicken
Quick and Easy Chinese Hot and Sour SoupQuick and Easy Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
20 Minute Light Mongolian Beef20 Minute Light Mongolian Beef
Chinese Hot and Sour SoupChinese Hot and Sour Soup
20 Minute Light Orange Chicken20 Minute Light Orange Chicken
Shrimp Wonton SoupShrimp Wonton Soup
Chicken Fried Cauliflower RiceChicken Fried Cauliflower Rice
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken
Char Siu Bao (Chinese BBQ Pork Buns)Char Siu Bao (Chinese BBQ Pork Buns)
Honey Lemon ChickenHoney Lemon Chicken
Crispy Honey Lemon Cauliflower on Chili and Garlic Stir Fried ZoodlesCrispy Honey Lemon Cauliflower on Chili and Garlic Stir Fried Zoodles
Honey Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir FryHoney Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
Bang Bang ChickenBang Bang Chicken
Sticky Honey Sriracha Chicken BitesSticky Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites
Bang Bang ShrimpBang Bang Shrimp
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Sesame ChickenSlow Cooker Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken
20 Minute Light Sweet and Sour Chicken20 Minute Light Sweet and Sour Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken Salad with Sichuan DressingKung Pao Chicken Salad with Sichuan Dressing
Shrimp Kung PaoShrimp Kung Pao
Honey Walnut ShrimpHoney Walnut Shrimp
Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
Mapo EggplantMapo Eggplant
Chicken and Sweet Corn SoupChicken and Sweet Corn Soup
Pineapple Char Siu Pulled Pork SlidersPineapple Char Siu Pulled Pork Sliders
Egg Foo YoungEgg Foo Young
Ham and Pineapple Fried Cauliflower RiceHam and Pineapple Fried Cauliflower Rice
Asparagus and Cashew Chicken Stir-fryAsparagus and Cashew Chicken Stir-fry
Dan Dan Mian (Noodles in Spicy Chinese Peanut Pork Sauce)Dan Dan Mian (Noodles in Spicy Chinese Peanut Pork Sauce)
Sweet and Sour PorkSweet and Sour Pork
Quick and Easy Beef and Pepper Stir-fryQuick and Easy Beef and Pepper Stir-fry
Blackberry Hoisin BBQ RibsBlackberry Hoisin BBQ Ribs
Cold Shanghai Wontons in Peanut Sauce and Chili OilCold Shanghai Wontons in Peanut Sauce and Chili Oil
Sichuan Poached Beef (Shuizhu)Sichuan Poached Beef (Shuizhu)
Egg Drop SoupEgg Drop Soup

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  1. Sharon @ Lilikoi Joy says

    February 5, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    Really great post, I think I'll be cooking up a Chinese feast this weekend! Sharon

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  2. Worktops girl says

    February 5, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    I love tofu and oh, I so incredibly muchly please dear goodness want some now.

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  3. Stephanie says

    February 5, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    I just love your recipes and your blog. Always very creative. I too will be posting about the Chinese New Year this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Stephanie says

    February 5, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    I love your recipes and your blog. I am a subcriber and always get excited to see what you do next. I too will be blogging about the New Year this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Lady Tee says

    February 5, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    I'm definitely going to try the honey lemon chicken! It looks delicious and it seems simple enough. I'm new to your site, but I'm officially addicted! Kevin, you're awesome!

    Reply
  6. Pauline says

    February 6, 2013 at 4:46 am

    Mapo eggplant deceived me! It looks so scrumptious like some meat thing slathered in thick oyster sauce, but wait! It's eggplant in homemade mapo sauce!? I gotta try this out.

    You got me extra excited for Chinese New Year!

    Reply
  7. Joanne says

    February 6, 2013 at 11:35 am

    I don't think I've tried any of these! Need to change that.

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  8. Ruth Daniels says

    February 6, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    As usual, Kevin – you ROCK!! The photos just keep getting better and better and the dishes… well I'm drooling. This Chinese New Year could keep on going until the next one.

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  9. [email protected] is How I Cook says

    February 6, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    I am truly hungry now and don't know where to start!

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  10. the actor's diet says

    February 7, 2013 at 5:48 am

    thank you for this! i can't wait for chinese new year…

    Reply
  11. DK says

    February 8, 2013 at 1:11 am

    I LOVE chinese food, esp. Sichuanese. Given that we are vegetarians most of these listed here would be with tofu. Kung Pao and Mapo are like eternal favs. Can't wait to try the Mapo Eggplant (never heard of that one before!) and the dumplings. Yum!

    Reply
  12. Angela Pemberton says

    February 8, 2013 at 3:07 am

    love this recipe roundup…we are loving asian foods right now so i am getting lots of ideas!

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  13. Kevin says

    February 9, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    Pauline: The eggplant make a wonderful substitution for the tofu in mapo eggplant!

    Reply
  14. Pat Nayar says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:59 am

    I'm looking forward to cooking some of these deliciously looking dishes.I cook most of my meals at home and any new ideas are always appreciated. Could you bring from time to time some info about new or interesting grocery stores where one can get the ingredients mentioned in the recipes? I live in the greater Toronto area and when I'm to cook a Chinese or Asian dish I tend to turn to usual suspects in the city. It would be nice to know about other places, too.

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  15. Kevin says

    February 10, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Pat Nayar: Nice list of stores! For my Japanese groceries I normally head down to Sanko on Queen West. I like this small grocery store opposite PatMart and west a few blocks that is on the lower level for Korean grocery needs.

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  16. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    January 24, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Loving all these Chinese recipes you've made Kevin! Traditionally, we have Chinese hot pot or a collection of "lucky" Chinese dishes for the New Year. I'm making some Buddhist Delight this year.

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  17. Gaby says

    January 24, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    I'm going to pretend this is a buffet and I want it all!

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  18. Linda says

    January 25, 2014 at 4:52 am

    The honey lemon chicken sounds amazing! Lovely presentations.

    Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    January 29, 2014 at 1:40 am

    Please stick with cooking white people food

    Reply
  20. Yzenith says

    November 11, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    That Chinese Hot and Sour Soup looks really good

    Reply
  21. Pam says

    February 17, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Kevin! I hope all is well with you. It looks like you are still making the tastiest recipes. Great collection of Chinese New Year dishes. I am loving that Hot & Sour Soup. YUM.

    Reply
  22. Cathleen says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Oh my goodness, what a collection! I would love to try all of these!

    Reply
  23. HipFoodie Mom says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    Kevin, oh my gawd, I am SO impressed with your Chinese food repertoire!!! WOW!! Where do I start . . I'm seriously going to have to cook my way down this entire list! Love it all!!

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  24. Vanilla says

    February 21, 2015 at 2:15 am

    Oh my god!! These look amazing!! But i cant eat pork and beef.. is there any other option of meat other than chicken avail for these? Needa try them!

    Reply
  25. kevin says

    February 22, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Vanilla: Shrimp would work in a lot of these otherwise, lamb, turkey, etc.

    Reply
  26. Lauras Coupons says

    February 5, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    Man so many of these recipes look great. Looks like I need to have a Chinese food-themed party soon so i can enjoy a few of them.

    Reply

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