Febuary, Welcoming the Year of the Horse

A bit about your dishes
The Chinese New Year falls on 17th February this year, and it is the year of the horse. Horse as a symbol of hardworking the loyalty is well liked by Chinese people. We hope this is going to be a year of progress and prospers. For many regions of China, Soft chewy rice balls are must haves for New Years celebrations, which represent the togetherness of the family.

Finger Licking Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are popular party food in China, this dish is perfect for sharing. The cumin and coriander seeds used in the marinate, which are normally associated with Indian and middle east cuisine, have also been used in Chinese cooking for thousands of years thanks for ancient spice trades.

Crispy Fried Wonton

This is a popular snack food in Guang Dong province in southern China. I have always loved the contrast of texture between the soft centre and crispy pastry, and the taste between the flavoursome vegetables and sharp and hot sauce.

Hot and Sour Soup

This Light and fresh soup came from Sichuan province, where it is hot and humid in the summer, dam and cold in the winter, people there love spicy food and strong flavours.

Sticky rice with Chinese sausage and mushrooms

Sticky rice is a must have for Chinese New Year in Southern China. This is my dad’s recipe. The sticky rice has been soaked for hours, then stir fried in the wok until the rice become soft and translucent. it takes a lot of time, but it is well worth my effort to share the wonderful flavours with you.

Guo Bao Meat (Sweet and Sour Pork Slices 锅包肉)

This is a famous dish from the far north of China. The pork loin is tenderised then fried very quickly. The crunch of the bater, the softness of the meat and the sweet and sour of the sauce all come together to give you a satisfying mouthful.

Yu Xiang Aubergine

Another Si Chuan style dish. Yu Xiang is one of the signature flavours in this cooking style, it is a balanced combination of sweet, sour, savoury and hot.

Green Beans Omelette

Another Cantonese dish. You get veg and eggs in each bite, the slight crispy outside edge of the eggs, the softness of the green beans, and bursts of garlic flavour, simple, clean and wonderful.

Boiled Jasmine Rice

Chinese Jasmine rice is very different from rice in other countries, we like it soft and fluffy, slightly sticky but not lumpy. It is the best company for all the tasty dishes at mealtime.

Mini Sticky Rice Balls in Sweet Rice Wine Soup

The round shape of the rice balls symbolising the full family circle, and the sweet taste represent the happy life, and the classic Chinese osmanthus flower flavour.