Quick Chinese New Year Recipes

Gung hay fat choy! Celebrate with these flavorful and easy dishes, all ready in 30 minutes or less.


Brussels Sprouts and Shiitake Lo Mein
For a more surprising lo mein, use brussels sprouts instead of the typical bok choy or cabbage.
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Chili Shrimp
Here, instead of deep-frying the shrimp, we've added puffed rice (less fat, but still crunchy). Need to feed more people? You can stretch this dish by adding any Asian-style slaw.
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Chinese Long Beans with XO Sauce
Cut the long beans for easy serving, or keep them whole to symbolize longevity.
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New York Steak with Clamshell Mushrooms
Long, slender clamshell mushrooms have a great creamy texture, but if you can't find them, use small cremini or chanterelles.
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Shanghai Buck Cocktail
This cocktail makes for an instant hit at a Chinese New Year celebration. Skip the rum, and you've got a good virgin option.
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Chinese Scallops
These are great little appetizers, often called dim sum, but they could work as an entree if served over rice or noodles with steamed vegetables.
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Pan-Steamed Asian Greens with Shiitake Sauce
The sauce is the flavorful part of this side dish. It's great on bok choy but would also be good with stir-fried mixed vegetables.
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Asian Peanut Slaw with Pork
The fresh and crunchy texture of this slaw wins high marks. We served it with pork, but it would work with any Asian-themed party menu.
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Chinese Pork and Asparagus Soup
This Asian-inspired hot pot is a comforting and flavorful meal in itself.
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Chinese Broccoli
Often called Kai-lan, and very similar to rapini or broccoli rabe but more subtle in flavor, Chinese broccoli is fantastic served simply with just a drizzle of soy sauce.
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