Authentic Chinese Festival Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook https://omnivorescookbook.com/tag/chinese-festivals/ Modern Chinese Recipes Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:48:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Top 10 Chinese Dumpling Recipes for Chinese New Year https://omnivorescookbook.com/10-chinese-dumpling-recipes/ https://omnivorescookbook.com/10-chinese-dumpling-recipes/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=14798 Jiu cai sui jiao

Chinese New Year celebrations are so much fun, but without tasty dumplings, it would never be complete. Start a new tradition this year and make dumplings for yourself, or learn a new recipe to dazzle your guests with. Here are some of my favorite Chinese dumpling recipes you need to try out for Chinese New ...]]>
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Chinese Steamed Fish (清蒸鱼) https://omnivorescookbook.com/recipes/authentic-chinese-steamed-fish https://omnivorescookbook.com/recipes/authentic-chinese-steamed-fish#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:28:00 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=3563 Qing Zheng Yu served on a plate

Chinese steamed fish is always a centerpiece on the dinner table at Chinese New Year and other celebratory occasions. Not only is the fish juicy and extra fragrant, it has a stunning appearance and symbolizes good luck. Learn how to make this easy dish in your own kitchen. The method for cooking a fish filet ...]]>
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Chinese Walnut Cookies (核桃酥) https://omnivorescookbook.com/chinese-walnut-cookies/ https://omnivorescookbook.com/chinese-walnut-cookies/#comments Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:23:00 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=12357 Chinese walnut cookies close up

Celebrate Chinese New Year with these walnut cookies that have a crispy and crumbly texture and heavenly walnut aroma. They also go perfect with tea and can be enjoyed at any time of day. {Vegetarian} Chinese walnut cookies are one of the most popular traditional Chinese sweets that we enjoy growing up. Walking on the ...]]>
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Coconut Mochi (糯米滋, Lo Mai Chi) https://omnivorescookbook.com/coconut-mochi/ https://omnivorescookbook.com/coconut-mochi/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:59:00 +0000 https://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=36389 Lo Mai Chi with red bean filling

Surprise friends and family with a sweet and unique treat by making your own coconut mochi filled with red bean paste. They may look complex, but you’ll see they’re such an easy treat to make that will absolutely impress! {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Coconut mochi, or lo mai chi (糯米滋) is a traditional dessert from Fujian province ...]]>
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Snow Skin Mooncake with Custard Filling (冰皮月饼) https://omnivorescookbook.com/snow-skin-mooncake-custard/ https://omnivorescookbook.com/snow-skin-mooncake-custard/#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:54:00 +0000 https://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=19077 Snow skin mooncake with custard sliced open close up

The snow skin mooncake is made with a sweet mochi dough and a creamy custard filling, stamped with a beautiful pattern that celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival. I shared many step-by-step photos and a video to show you how to make them in your own kitchen. It’s the perfect recipe to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. {Vegetarian} ...]]>
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Cantonese Shumai with Pork and Shrimp (烧麦, Shao Mai) https://omnivorescookbook.com/shu-mai/ https://omnivorescookbook.com/shu-mai/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:11:00 +0000 https://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=16124 Cantonese shu mai served close up

Cantonese shumai are fresh, juicy pork and shrimp filled dumplings with thin, bright yellow wrappers. Learn how to make shumai like the ones at a dim sum shop.  Cantonese shumai (烧卖, Shao Mai) are one of the most popular dim sum dishes. They are steamed open-face stemmed dumplings filled with pork and shrimp. Back in ...]]>
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Fried Wontons (Air Fryer Version included) https://omnivorescookbook.com/fried-wonton/ https://omnivorescookbook.com/fried-wonton/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:59:56 +0000 https://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=34273 Fried wontons served in a plate

These fried wontons are crispy little flavor bombs! They are packed with shrimp, pork, and fresh aromatics and they’re a ton of fun to eat. Impress your guests by serving them as an appetizer at your next party with the included spicy dipping sauce. As a bonus – you can even make them in the ...]]>
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Chinese Pumpkin Cake (南瓜饼) https://omnivorescookbook.com/recipes/chinese-pumpkin-cake/ https://omnivorescookbook.com/recipes/chinese-pumpkin-cake/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:07:00 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=3723 Breaking apart a Chinese pumpkin cake

Chinese pumpkin cake features a beautiful golden crispy crust that is gooey and sticky like mochi inside, with a sweet red bean paste filling. It makes a delicious and healthy dessert for after dinner and a fun snack during Chinese festivals. The recipe includes the traditional frying method and an air fryer method. {Gluten-Free, Vegan}  ...]]>
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Alkaline Dumplings (碱水粽子, Jian Shui Zong Zi) https://omnivorescookbook.com/alkaline-dumplings/ https://omnivorescookbook.com/alkaline-dumplings/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:22:15 +0000 https://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=31246 Alkaline dumpling drizzled with maple syrup

These alkaline dumplings (碱水粽子, Jian Shui Zong Zi) are extra tender and gooey, filled with red bean paste and has a heavenly earthy fragrance. I included detailed step-by-step photos and a video to help you make the perfect zongzi to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival! {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Are you making zongzi for this year’s Dragon ...]]>
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Black Sesame Sweet Rice Balls (黑芝麻汤圆, Tang Yuan) https://omnivorescookbook.com/black-seseam-sweet-rice-balls/ https://omnivorescookbook.com/black-seseam-sweet-rice-balls/#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:37:46 +0000 https://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=30655 Black sesame tang yuan close up with filling oozing out

Gooey sweet rice balls with a buttery runny sweet black sesame filling, they have a delightful texture and a delicate taste. It is a perfect healthy dessert for your Chinese meals or celebrating the Lantern Festival. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Sweet rice balls, or Tang Yuan (汤圆), are quite similar to mochi. The dough is made with ...]]>
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