Kwanghi Chan's recipes for Peking duck, steamed sea bass with ginger, and bok choi in oyster sauce to welcome the year of the rabbit
Chinese New Year is a time for families to come together and celebrate, and food plays a central role in the festivities. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillChinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a traditional holiday that celebrates the beginning of the new year according to the lunar calendar. It is a time for families to come together, exchange gifts and enjoy special foods.
This year I am back in Hong Kong for new year, the first time I’ve been back since China went into lockdown during the pandemic. I was there when the outbreak had just started, three years ago. As the restrictions have eased a bit now, with no quarantine, I booked the trip to see my mother and my family.
As far back as I can remember, Chinese New Year in our house was all about food, with dumplings nights, and special meals with roast duck and whole steamed fish, always served with a green vegetable dish such as bok choi in oyster sauce. These dishes are just a few examples of the many delicious foods that are enjoyed during the festivities.
Chinese New Year is a time for families to come together and celebrate, and food plays a central role in the festivities. Traditional meals often include a variety of dishes that are believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the year to come.
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