18 of our best recipes to celebrate Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year will be celebrated on 29 January in 2024, marking the start of the year of the snake.

Here are some of our favourite Chinese-style recipes to help you celebrate, from Asian-spiced brisket to sticky Chinese pork. Looking to prepare a special feast? We also have a full Chinese New Year menu by cookery legend Ken Hom, a Chinese dinner party menu by Ching-He Huang and home-style Chinese meal by Amy Poon. However you choose to celebrate, we hope it’s delicious!

18 of our best recipes to celebrate Chinese New Year

1. Chinese duck noodle broth

A rich, deeply-flavoured Asian-style broth is a seriously good dish to add to your repertoire. Garnish with spring onions, coriander and serve with lime wedges and you’ll have a warming, satisfying supper on your hands.

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2. Sticky Chinese pork

If you catch yourself reaching for the tattered Chinese takeaway menu, consider making our sticky Chinese pork instead; it matches the same vibrant flavours without breaking the bank!

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3. Chinese crispy duck

You won’t believe how easy this crispy duck is to make at home, but perhaps you won’t be surprised by how delicious the results are…

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4. Stir-fried Chinese greens

These easy-to-make stir-fried greens make the perfect side dish for a Chinese-inspired feast and are a delicious way to up your veg intake.

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5. Chinese noodles with mushrooms

These super-fresh Chinese noodles are made with garlic, chilli, ginger and mixed mushrooms, making a fully-flavoured dish for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

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6. Pork and prawn wonton soup

Our aromatic pork and prawn wonton soup is ready in under 30 minutes: perfect when time isn’t on your side.

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7. Tamarind duck on mini poppadums

Looking for a classy canapé to keep dinner party guests entertained? Look no further than these tamarind duck on poppadums (but be warned, they’ll vanish in seconds).

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8. Beef and bok choi noodles

A speedy but solid classic teeming with flavoursome Chinese ingredients, this is easy to whip up on a weeknight and works well as part of a larger feast.

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9. Bao buns with braised shortrib and pickled daikon

A delicious meaty morsel where soft, tender and rich beef shortrib is balanced by sharp pickles. These charming bao buns make a crowdpleasing party nibble and take celebrations to the next level.

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10. Duck pancakes with pickled carrot salad

This recipe for duck pancakes only uses a handful of ingredients but trust us, the results are pretty game-changing.

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11. Black bean pork noodles with coriander and peanuts

If you’re not a fan of super thin noodles, you’ll love udon noodles. Soft and thick, they’re made for slurping and carrying big textures and flavours. In this recipe they’re mixed with crispy fried pork mince, black bean sauce and lots of peanuts – and ready in under 15 minutes.

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12. Chinese orange beef stir-fry

A classic Chinese dish with a difference, this beef stir-fry uses orange juice for extra zesty freshness.

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13. Five-spice chicken skewers with speedy chow mein

If you like the sound of a speedy dish that packs in lots of flavour, try your hand at these making our five-spice chicken skewers; the recipe combines hoisin sauce with five-spice powder and ketchup to make a marinade that is nothing short of mouth-watering.

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14. Asian-spiced brisket with chilli, lime, peanut and coriander

Go the extra mile with our oh-so-tender brisket, marinated in a fresh ginger, chilli and Chinese five-spice sauce. It’s the perfect centrepiece for a dinner party or gathering and will leave guests seriously impressed.

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15. Plum duck noodles with pak choi

One of the speediest recipes going, these plum duck noodles with pak choi dish be ready on the table in just 15 minutes. Who could say no to that?

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16. Five spice duck and ginger noodles

We’re all for this authentic Chinese noodle soup recipe, packed with healthy vegetables and moreish spicy flavours. You can thank us later!

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17. Honeyed duck and vegetable stir-fry

Sticky, sweet and succulent, it’s all you’d hope for in any Chinese style duck recipe.

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18. Szechuan beef with vegetables

Celebrate Chinese New Year with one of the speediest recipes going — it  uses only 5 ingredients and is ready in just 10 minutes!

 

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