5 flavour-packed Chinese New Year recipes

By Jan 25, 2024 Recipes

Dive into a Chinese-themed feast with our celebratory Chinese New Year recipes! Our team of chefs has developed a selection of brand new Chinese recipes to mark the year of the dragon, whilst adding a few familiar favourites to our themed recipes over the coming weeks (Sweet and Sour Chicken, anyone?) From duck to donburi bowls, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Remember to look out for our ‘Chinese New Year’ tag on the menu, available to order from Thursday 1 February!

Cheat’s Chicken Egg Fried Rice with Mixed Veggies

This simple take on the classic egg fried rice will make a great addition to your Chinese New Year feast. Forget pre-cooking rice a day before. With this recipe, simply add your ingredients (rice included!) to a tray and bake it in the oven, before adding scrambled eggs to finish. Quick, easy and delicious!

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Peking-style Roasted Duck and Pancakes with Veggies and Hoisin Sauce (Gourmet)

A legendary Chinese dish made easy with sous-vide duck ready to roast and shred in a sticky glaze, then rolled in steamed pancakes and fresh vegetables for the perfect bite. A great sharing dish, loved by the whole family!

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Crispy Chilli Beef with Jasmine Rice

If you catch yourself reaching for the Chinese takeaway menu, try this fakeaway favourite instead. Serve tangy, spicy beef alongside fluffy jasmine rice and stir-fried veggies for a delicious midweek treat.

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Orange Chicken with Sesame Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice

This zesty sticky chicken is another fakeaway favourite on our menu. Why order in, when this quick and healthier alternative can be on the table sooner than your delivery arrives? Serve up with cauliflower or jasmine rice using our handy ‘swap’ feature on the menu. 

For the full recipe, click here. 

One-pot Chinese 5 Spice Chicken Rice with Mixed Veg and Sesame Seeds

This delicious caramelised chicken bursts with flavours and is a quick and easy way to celebrate Chinese New Year. Five Spice is a combination of ground star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and fennel seeds, and it certainly packs a punch!

For the full recipe, click here. 

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