In Chinese culture, rice symbolises many positive things such as wealth, fertility and is often a symbolic link between the Heavens and Earth.
Since you’ll have no fewer than eight guests each day of the Chinese New Year, why not try your hand at cooking? Just remember to spruce up your dining room and set a beautiful table, and you’re ready to go.
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Here are 10 bountiful rice dishes that we’re certain will bring you much luck in the new year.
Fried Rice With Lup Cheong And Shiitake Mushrooms
This fried rice with lup cheong and shiitake mushrooms recipes is quick, easy and hearty enough for either lunch or dinner!
Prawn Fried Rice
What better than a sumptuous plate of prawn fried rice to feed hungry tummies?
Egg Fried Rice With Prawns
It’s an easy one-dish meal for busy nights. This mouthwatering Egg Fried Rice With Prawns has vegetables and toasted sesame seeds for added crunch.
Dim Sum Platter
Purchase prepared dumplings and other finger foods from the freezer section of your supermarket to make this dim sum platter quickly.
Spicy Kung Pao Chicken Rice Bowl
A traditional favourite, kung pao chicken can be eaten with just about anything — from noodles to rice and even soft steamed buns!
Tofu And Chia Stir-Fry
Whip up this power-packed side dish of tofu and chia stir-fry.
Satay Beef Tataki With Crispy Rice Salad
Every spoonful of satay beef tataki with crispy rice salad is a burst of flavour with an added crunch.
Beef And Chickpea Almond Rice
Inspired by the classic Moroccan beef tagine stew, this beef with chickpea and almond rice is just as flavourful and takes much less time (and effort) to cook.
Deep-Fried Peanut And Coconut Nian Gao
Crunchy and sweet, these delicious deep-fried peanut and coconut nian gao are traditional Chinese New Year treats.
Martin Yan’s Black Rice Pudding
Give your guests a sweet treat with a hint of Indonesian flavour with this refreshing black rice pudding.
Originally published in The Singapore Women’s Weekly.
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