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Chinese New Year

Spicy Mandarin Orange Juice

Spicy Mandarin Orange Juice

February 12, 2010

Simple and yummy orange juice recipe using only oranges, Tabasco sauce and lemongrass as the ingredients.

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How to Prepare a Sumptuous Hot Pot (Steamboat) Feast 火锅

How to Prepare a Sumptuous Hot Pot (Steamboat) Feast 火锅

February 8, 2010

Everything you need to know (equipment, cutlery, soup bases, ingredients, dipping sauces etc) to host the most yummy hotpot (aka steamboat) meal.

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Yu Sheng 鱼生 (Chinese New Year Raw Fish Salad)

Yu Sheng 鱼生 (Chinese New Year Raw Fish Salad)

February 4, 2010

A detailed recipe and write up for Yu Sheng 鱼生, Singapore Chinese New Year dish

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Arrowhead and Huai Shan Soup

Arrowhead and Huai Shan Chicken Soup

February 1, 2010

A nourishing chicken soup made with arrowhead (a festive CNY ingredient) and huai shan.

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Abalone Chicken Congee

Abalone Chicken Congee

January 25, 2009

Chinese love to consume abalone during the Lunar New Year festive season because like pineapples, abalone sounds auspicious. It is a common addition to the steamboat during reunion dinner but if you have a spare can or two, why not venture using it out of steamboat, and try this delicious and hearty bowl of abalone porridge?

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Pineapple Tarts

Pineapple Tarts

January 21, 2009

Pineapple tarts are considered a “festive cookie” and usually consumed during the Chinese New Year season. Pineapple is auspicious sounding to the Chinese so many people feel it’s lucky to eat them. Try my simple recipe.

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