The festival usually lasts for 15 days and focuses on family reunions. Still, if you can’t be with loved ones in person this year, at least you can make some delicious (and lucky) food at home—and maybe enjoy it together during a virtual hang.
When Is Chinese New Year 2023?
This year, the Chinese New Year falls on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
What Is the Chinese New Year Animal of 2023?
There are 12 cycles in the Chinese New Year and 2023 marks the Year of the (Water) Rabbit.
What To Eat for Chinese New Year 2023
During one of my visits to Chinatown, I learned that family time is especially mandatory in the first five days of the festival. Dumplings, egg rolls, spring rolls, noodles and other Chinese delicacies are popularly consumed throughout the country. And some traditional desserts, with significant meanings, are prepared during the festival to ‘give blessings for the next year’. As one of the largest countries, every region has its own recipes and flavors. While it isn’t possible to compile thousands of authentic recipes prepared by the Chinese, here’s a list of 26 of the most traditional and best Chinese recipes for Chinese New Year! Among the classics, you’ll find Dan Dan Noodles, Chinese Sliced Tofu Salad, Nian Gao (Chinese New Year Cake), Chinese Steamed Fish, Chinese Hot Pot, Slow Roasted Crispy Pork Belly and so many more recipes.
Best Chinese New Year Dishes and Recipes 2023
Next: How to Make Traditional Chinese Mooncakes Get the recipe: Dan Dan Noodles Get the recipe: Chinese Hot Pot Get the recipe: Chinese Roasted Chicken (烧鸡) Get the recipe: Chinese Pan Fried Fish with Soy Sauce Get the recipe: Authentic Chinese Dumplings Get the recipe: Perfect Chinese Noodles {Lo Mein} Get the recipe: Chinese Sliced Tofu Salad Get the recipe: Chinese Steamed Fish Get the recipe: Crispy Chinese Duck Breast Get the recipe: Real-Deal Sichuan Chicken in Red Oil Sauce Get the recipe: Slow Roasted Crispy Pork Belly Get the recipe: Nian Gao (Chinese New Year Cake) Get the recipe: Cantonese Chinese Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry Get the recipe: Beef and Onion Fried Noodles Get the recipe: 5-Spice Peking Chicken Get the recipe: Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork Get the recipe: Pan-fried Lamb Chops Get the recipe: Steamed Chinese Spare Ribs Get the recipe: Asian Vegetable Stir Fry Get the recipe: Char Siu (Chinese Barbecue Pork) Get the recipe: Chinese Crispy Noodles (Chow Mein) Get the recipe: Sticky Baked Chinese Chicken Wings Get the recipe: Chinese Egg Rolls Get the recipe: Chinese Dumplings (Potstickers) Get the recipe: Cantonese Spring Rolls Get the recipe: Chinese Steamed Chicken
