13 Easy Lunar New Year Recipes that are Better Than a Takeout

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No need for a takeout tonight, these super easy Lunar New Year recipes are perfect not only to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, but also whenever you fancy a good Chinese from the comfort of your own home. They are quick and easy to make, incredibly delicious, and they go down a treat with everyone in the family. From vegetarian, to pescatarian or meat-based dishes, everyone has something to enjoy tonight!

Pan-Fried Chinese Potstickers

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A white plate with seven golden-brown potstickers arranged neatly. The dumplings have crispy, browned sides and soft, pleated tops. A pair of wooden chopsticks is visible in the corner.
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These Chinese Potstickers or pan-fried dumplings are made with wonton wrappers and a filling of shrimp and pork. One of the most popular dim sum, these dumplings are ready in about 15-20 minutes. Why not try them this Chinese New Year?

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Chinese Pork Buns

2 halves of pork buns with other buns around.
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These Chinese Pork Buns are made with leftover roast pork, then baked to perfection for a true Asian delicacy. Mine are a simplified version of the popular char siu bao, and are perfect for your Chinese New Year celebrations.

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Vegetable Noodle Stir Fry

A bowl of stir-fried noodles with sliced mushrooms, carrots, and green onions.
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My Vegetable Noodle Stir Fry is a delicious dish that is ready from scratch in about 15 minutes. The sauce is easy to make at home, and you can use any vegetables you have around. Quick, simple, but big on flavours, perfect for celebrating the Lunar New Year.

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Honey Garlic Chicken

A plate of Chinese honey chicken over rice with chopsticks.
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Honey Garlic Chicken, a 15-minute meal that is way better than any Chinese takeout. It’s a firm family-favourite dish and perfect for the Chinese New Year celebrations.

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Chinese Orange Chicken

Orange chicken bites on a bed of rice.
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Chinese Orange Chicken, a delicious Asian-style dish that is super easy to make at home, and much tastier than any takeout. Tender chicken pieces coated in a zest orange sauce, and served over a bed of rice, what a feast!

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

A portion of sweet and sour chicken over a bed of rice.
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Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken with fresh vegetables, a quick dinner dish ready in about 15 minutes. So much tastier and a lot healthier than any takeout. Serve it with rice or noodles, and everyone will love it!

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Chicken Fried Rice

A white plate with chicken fried rice.
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Chicken Egg Fried Rice, a classic Chinese recipe that is a quick, easy and tasty way of using up leftover rice. No need for takeout tonight, we’ve got Chinese at home!

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Wonton Soup

A blue bowl with wonton soup.
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This Wonton Soup is made from scratch with a filling of shrimp and pork in a flavourful chicken broth. Quick and easy to make, with delicious dumplings that take only minutes to make, this soup is perfect for celebration the Lunar New Year.

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Cabbage Stir Fry

A vibrant blue and white bowl filled with stir-fried cabbage and onions, garnished with sliced green onions. The bowl is placed on a textured green and red striped cloth.
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Cabbage Stir Fry, a quick and easy side dish that is packed with amazing Asian flavours. It goes wonderfully well as an accompaniment to any meat or meat alternative, and ready in less than 10 minutes.

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Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry

A blue patterned bowl filled with rice is topped with a stir-fry mix of chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, and other vegetables. The dish is vibrant and colorful, contrasting with the bowl's intricate design.
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Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry served with basmati rice, a delicious under 30-minute dinner that is vegan and gluten free, and popular even with meat lovers. Satisfying, packed with all the nature’s goodness and super easy to make, this is perfect for your Chinese New Year celebrations.

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Beef and Broccoli Noodles Stir Fry

A skillet filled with stir-fried noodles, beef, broccoli, and garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Noodles, restaurant quality from the comfort of your own home. It’s a delicious dish that is bursting with amazing flavours, and always a takeout favourite.

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Sweet and Sour Pork

A portion of sweet and sour pork on a bed of rice.
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This Sweet and Sour Pork is made with leftover roast pork, pineapples and peppers in a delicious sweet and sour sauce that is made from scratch with a few simple ingredients. It’s a quick dish ready in less than 15 minutes.

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Shrimp Fried Rice

A pan filled with cooked rice, shrimp, peas, and small vegetable pieces.
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Shrimp Egg Fried Rice made with frozen mixed vegetables, a quick and delicious meal that is ready in well under 20 minutes. A family-friendly recipe full of flavour.

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