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Chow mein
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.
179 ratings
A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast. Experiment with different fish, meat or vegetables
Hot & sour broth with prawns
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.
39 ratings
This healthy starter takes just 15 minutes to make and is a cleansing way to kick off a Chinese meal
Stir-fried beef with oyster sauce
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.
48 ratings
Marinate slices of lean beef steak then pan-fry with chunks of red pepper and a savoury sauce in this classic Chinese dish
Spicy Sichuan-style prawns
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.
26 ratings
Stir-fry shellfish with a spicy tomato, ginger and chilli bean sauce for a classic Chinese seafood dish
Cashew chicken
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.
18 ratings
Tender pieces of chicken breast are stir-fried with crunchy, sweet cashew nuts in this classic Chinese dish
Mushroom mapo tofu
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.
16 ratings
Enjoy this plant-based version of Chinese mapo tofu served with jasmine rice and steamed greens. Meaty shitake mushrooms and firm tofu make a great combo
Char siu (Chinese BBQ pork)
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.
28 ratings
Marinate rindless pork belly in a sticky hoisin barbecue sauce, then roast until tender - perfect to fill steamed bao buns for Chinese New Year
Curried sweetcorn soup with chicken
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.
7 ratings
This twist on the traditional Chinese sweetcorn soup has a subtle curry flavour. It's delicious, quick and easy to prepare
Sichuan chicken
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.
6 ratings
With succulent chicken, umami notes and fiery heat from Sichuan peppercorns and chillies, this will be a crowd-pleaser
Stir-fried garlic green beans
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.
23 ratings
These easy, healthy garlic green beans make a great accompaniment to a Chinese feast, and they're made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes
Fried stuffed cucumbers
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.
7 ratings
Inspired by Fujian cuisine, these fried cucumbers stuffed with beautifully seasoned pork mince are a tasty way to one of your five-a-day
Easy lemon chicken
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.
16 ratings
Recreate a classic British Chinese takeaway dish for the home kitchen, with crispy fried chicken breast served with a fresh, tangy and moreish lemon sauce
Braised shiitake mushrooms & pak choi
A star rating of 5 out of 5.
2 ratings
Start your Lunar New Year celebrations with this dish of vegetables made with shiitake mushrooms, pak choi, ginger, garlic and oyster sauce
Easy pork & chive dumplings
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.
8 ratings
Try these Chinese dumplings filled with juicy pork and fresh Chinese chives. They’re easier to make than you think and fun to assemble as a group activity
Wonton soup
A star rating of 0 out of 5.
0 ratings
Make a big batch of wontons and freeze them for busy days – you can cook them from frozen. They're perfect for a last-minute dinner with noodles
Chinese hotpot
A star rating of 0 out of 5.
0 ratings
Fill a cooking pot with broth, spiced with Sichuan pepper and chilli, then invites guests to poach their choice of ingredients in it – prawns, steak, tofu and chicken all work well
Black bean sauce
A star rating of 0 out of 5.
0 ratings
Find fermented soy beans in Asian supermarkets or online to make this sauce, then enjoy it in a stir-fry with steamed fish, meat, shellfish or tofu
Sweet & sour prawns
A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.
12 ratings
Transform prawns into a takeaway treat – sweet & sour prawns – in less time than it would take to have it delivered. Alternatively, try with chicken or pork, if you prefer
Crossing the bridge noodles
A star rating of 5 out of 5.
1 rating
Enjoy this special Chinese rice noodle soup. A chicken and pork broth is infused with ginger and spices, and poured over noodles, veg, prawns and shredded meat
One-pot crystal chicken
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.
4 ratings
We have given the traditional method for poaching the chicken, but you can cook it in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes with outstanding results
Lemon chicken
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.
36 ratings
Make dinner in no time with this super-quick and easy lemon chicken recipe. Coating chicken breasts in a honey and lemon sauce gives them a delicious sticky finish |
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- Chinese New Year recipes

# Chinese New Year recipes
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48 Recipes
Celebrate Chinese New Year with with our best ever Chinese-style sharing dishes, sides and desserts, including steamed buns, sticky char siu and stir fries
*Discover our [Lunar New Year menu ideas](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/happy-chinese-new-year) and [Chinese recipes](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/chinese-recipes), perfect for Chinese New Year or all year round\!*
Showing 1 to 24 of 48 results
- [Chow mein](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chow-mein)
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.179 ratings
A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast. Experiment with different fish, meat or vegetables
- 30 mins
- Easy
- [Hot & sour broth with prawns](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/hot-sour-broth-prawns)
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.39 ratings
This healthy starter takes just 15 minutes to make and is a cleansing way to kick off a Chinese meal
- 15 mins
- Easy
- [Sea bass with sizzled ginger, chilli & spring onions](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sea-bass-sizzled-ginger-chilli-spring-onions)
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.360 ratings
For a sophisticated, healthy and speedy supper, fry sea bass fillets for a few minutes with ginger, garlic, chilli and spring onions
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- [Stir-fried beef with oyster sauce](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/stir-fried-beef-oyster-sauce)
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.48 ratings
Marinate slices of lean beef steak then pan-fry with chunks of red pepper and a savoury sauce in this classic Chinese dish
- 20 mins
- Easy
- [Spicy Sichuan-style prawns](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spicy-sichuan-style-prawns)
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.26 ratings
Stir-fry shellfish with a spicy tomato, ginger and chilli bean sauce for a classic Chinese seafood dish
- 30 mins
- Easy
- [Cashew chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cashew-chicken)
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.18 ratings
Tender pieces of chicken breast are stir-fried with crunchy, sweet cashew nuts in this classic Chinese dish
- 20 mins
- More effort
- [Mushroom mapo tofu](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/mushroom-mapo-tofu)
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.16 ratings
Enjoy this plant-based version of Chinese mapo tofu served with jasmine rice and steamed greens. Meaty shitake mushrooms and firm tofu make a great combo
- 18 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- [Char siu (Chinese BBQ pork)](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/char-siu-bbq-pork)
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.28 ratings
Marinate rindless pork belly in a sticky hoisin barbecue sauce, then roast until tender - perfect to fill steamed bao buns for Chinese New Year
- 4 hrs 45 mins
- More effort
- [Peking-style noodles](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/peking-style-noodles)
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.21 ratings
Delectable Peking-style noodles
- 50 mins
- Easy
- [Curried sweetcorn soup with chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/curried-sweetcorn-soup-chicken)
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.7 ratings
This twist on the traditional Chinese sweetcorn soup has a subtle curry flavour. It's delicious, quick and easy to prepare
- 30 mins
- Easy
- [Sichuan chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sichuan-chicken)
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.6 ratings
With succulent chicken, umami notes and fiery heat from Sichuan peppercorns and chillies, this will be a crowd-pleaser
- 40 mins
- More effort
- [Stir-fried garlic green beans](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/stir-fried-garlic-green-beans)
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.23 ratings
These easy, healthy garlic green beans make a great accompaniment to a Chinese feast, and they're made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes
- 15 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegan
- [Fried stuffed cucumbers](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/fried-stuffed-cucumbers)
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.7 ratings
Inspired by Fujian cuisine, these fried cucumbers stuffed with beautifully seasoned pork mince are a tasty way to one of your five-a-day
- 55 mins
- More effort
- [Easy lemon chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-lemon-chicken)
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.16 ratings
Recreate a classic British Chinese takeaway dish for the home kitchen, with crispy fried chicken breast served with a fresh, tangy and moreish lemon sauce
- 55 mins
- More effort
- [Braised shiitake mushrooms & pak choi](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/braised-shiitake-mushrooms-pak-choi)
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Start your Lunar New Year celebrations with this dish of vegetables made with shiitake mushrooms, pak choi, ginger, garlic and oyster sauce
- 45 mins
- Easy
- [Easy pork & chive dumplings](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-pork-chive-dumplings)
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.8 ratings
Try these Chinese dumplings filled with juicy pork and fresh Chinese chives. They’re easier to make than you think and fun to assemble as a group activity
- 2 hrs 20 mins
- Easy
- [Wonton soup](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/wonton-soup)
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Make a big batch of wontons and freeze them for busy days – you can cook them from frozen. They're perfect for a last-minute dinner with noodles
- 30 mins
- Easy
- [Chinese hotpot](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chinese-style-hotpot)
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Fill a cooking pot with broth, spiced with Sichuan pepper and chilli, then invites guests to poach their choice of ingredients in it – prawns, steak, tofu and chicken all work well
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Easy
- [Black bean sauce](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/black-bean-sauce)
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Find fermented soy beans in Asian supermarkets or online to make this sauce, then enjoy it in a stir-fry with steamed fish, meat, shellfish or tofu
- 35 mins
- Easy
- [One-pot glass noodles & braised Chinese mushrooms](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pot-glass-noodles-braised-chinese-mushrooms)
A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating
Make this easy one-pot dish with a delicious umami Chinese sauce. It’s flavour-packed and full of different textures
- 40 mins
- More effort
- [Sweet & sour prawns](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sweet-sour-prawns)
A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.12 ratings
Transform prawns into a takeaway treat – sweet & sour prawns – in less time than it would take to have it delivered. Alternatively, try with chicken or pork, if you prefer
- 30 mins
- More effort
- [Crossing the bridge noodles](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/crossing-the-bridge-noodles)
A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating
Enjoy this special Chinese rice noodle soup. A chicken and pork broth is infused with ginger and spices, and poured over noodles, veg, prawns and shredded meat
- 2 hrs
- More effort
- [One-pot crystal chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pot-crystal-chicken)
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.4 ratings
We have given the traditional method for poaching the chicken, but you can cook it in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes with outstanding results
- 35 mins
- Easy
- [Lemon chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sticky-lemon-chicken-0)
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.36 ratings
Make dinner in no time with this super-quick and easy lemon chicken recipe. Coating chicken breasts in a honey and lemon sauce gives them a delicious sticky finish
- 50 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
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- [Chow mein](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chow-mein)
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.179 ratings
A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast. Experiment with different fish, meat or vegetables
- [Hot & sour broth with prawns](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/hot-sour-broth-prawns)
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.39 ratings
This healthy starter takes just 15 minutes to make and is a cleansing way to kick off a Chinese meal
- [Stir-fried beef with oyster sauce](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/stir-fried-beef-oyster-sauce)
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.48 ratings
Marinate slices of lean beef steak then pan-fry with chunks of red pepper and a savoury sauce in this classic Chinese dish
- [Spicy Sichuan-style prawns](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spicy-sichuan-style-prawns)
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.26 ratings
Stir-fry shellfish with a spicy tomato, ginger and chilli bean sauce for a classic Chinese seafood dish
- [Cashew chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cashew-chicken)
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.18 ratings
Tender pieces of chicken breast are stir-fried with crunchy, sweet cashew nuts in this classic Chinese dish
- [Mushroom mapo tofu](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/mushroom-mapo-tofu)
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.16 ratings
Enjoy this plant-based version of Chinese mapo tofu served with jasmine rice and steamed greens. Meaty shitake mushrooms and firm tofu make a great combo
- [Char siu (Chinese BBQ pork)](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/char-siu-bbq-pork)
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.28 ratings
Marinate rindless pork belly in a sticky hoisin barbecue sauce, then roast until tender - perfect to fill steamed bao buns for Chinese New Year
- [Curried sweetcorn soup with chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/curried-sweetcorn-soup-chicken)
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.7 ratings
This twist on the traditional Chinese sweetcorn soup has a subtle curry flavour. It's delicious, quick and easy to prepare
- [Sichuan chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sichuan-chicken)
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.6 ratings
With succulent chicken, umami notes and fiery heat from Sichuan peppercorns and chillies, this will be a crowd-pleaser
- [Stir-fried garlic green beans](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/stir-fried-garlic-green-beans)
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.23 ratings
These easy, healthy garlic green beans make a great accompaniment to a Chinese feast, and they're made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes
- [Fried stuffed cucumbers](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/fried-stuffed-cucumbers)
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.7 ratings
Inspired by Fujian cuisine, these fried cucumbers stuffed with beautifully seasoned pork mince are a tasty way to one of your five-a-day
- [Easy lemon chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-lemon-chicken)
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.16 ratings
Recreate a classic British Chinese takeaway dish for the home kitchen, with crispy fried chicken breast served with a fresh, tangy and moreish lemon sauce
- [Braised shiitake mushrooms & pak choi](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/braised-shiitake-mushrooms-pak-choi)
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Start your Lunar New Year celebrations with this dish of vegetables made with shiitake mushrooms, pak choi, ginger, garlic and oyster sauce
- [Easy pork & chive dumplings](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-pork-chive-dumplings)
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.8 ratings
Try these Chinese dumplings filled with juicy pork and fresh Chinese chives. They’re easier to make than you think and fun to assemble as a group activity
- [Wonton soup](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/wonton-soup)
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Make a big batch of wontons and freeze them for busy days – you can cook them from frozen. They're perfect for a last-minute dinner with noodles
- [Chinese hotpot](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chinese-style-hotpot)
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Fill a cooking pot with broth, spiced with Sichuan pepper and chilli, then invites guests to poach their choice of ingredients in it – prawns, steak, tofu and chicken all work well
- [Black bean sauce](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/black-bean-sauce)
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Find fermented soy beans in Asian supermarkets or online to make this sauce, then enjoy it in a stir-fry with steamed fish, meat, shellfish or tofu
- [Sweet & sour prawns](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sweet-sour-prawns)
A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.12 ratings
Transform prawns into a takeaway treat – sweet & sour prawns – in less time than it would take to have it delivered. Alternatively, try with chicken or pork, if you prefer
- [Crossing the bridge noodles](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/crossing-the-bridge-noodles)
A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating
Enjoy this special Chinese rice noodle soup. A chicken and pork broth is infused with ginger and spices, and poured over noodles, veg, prawns and shredded meat
- [One-pot crystal chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pot-crystal-chicken)
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.4 ratings
We have given the traditional method for poaching the chicken, but you can cook it in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes with outstanding results
- [Lemon chicken](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sticky-lemon-chicken-0)
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.36 ratings
Make dinner in no time with this super-quick and easy lemon chicken recipe. Coating chicken breasts in a honey and lemon sauce gives them a delicious sticky finish |
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