New Year Recipes

 New Year Celebration

New Year is a time for joy and fun! There are many traditions and observations being done during this celebration. There you have welcoming the year with a blast for firecrackers, throwing a party, making new year’s resolutions, observing superstitions and encouraging New year wishes messages and greetings to one another. It’s indeed enjoyable to celebrate this global holiday together with friends and loves.

New Year Party Recipes

For people who see this event as the start of new beginning, a celebration is indeed called for. And what’s with a celebration without a feast? Of course, with a special event as New Year, a special dinner menu must be prepared. Although there are many available New Year’s Eve recipes out there that you can try out, you still need to consider your family and guests when planning. Here are some of the yummy dinner recipes that you may want to try.

Source: Andrea_Nguyen

Spring Roll

• 1/4 pound barbecued pork,
• 3 dried black mushrooms
• 1/2 cup mung bean sprouts
• 1/2 medium carrot
• 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• A few drops sesame oil, to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed
• 12 spring roll wrappers
• 1 lightly beaten egg, or 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• 3 cups oil for deep-frying, or as needed

Preparation:

1. Cut into thin strips the barbecued pork. Get the carrots, peel and shred. Clean and drain the mung beans sprouts and set aside.

2. Soak the mushroom in hot water for 20 minutes and when soft enough, cut into thin pieces.

3. Combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth, granulated sugar and sesame oil and set aside.

4. Heat the pan and pour an adequate amount of cooking oil for stir frying.

5. Add the barbecued pork, stir fry, and then add vegetables. Combine the soy mixture previously prepared.

6. Lay the spring roll wrapper and scoop the filling and place the same in front forming a diamond shape. Seal the edges using egg whites.

7. Deep fry the rolls until golden brown. Drain excess oil using paper towels and serve.

Source: Erik Anestad

Vegetarian Pot Stickers

If you're having guest with diet restrictions, you can try this pleasing menu that would be as equally tasty but would not compromise on his or her health. Prepare:

• 1/2 pound firm tofu
• 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped bok choy
• 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
• 1/4 cup finely chopped bamboo shoots
• 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic chives
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 package pot sticker or gyoza wrappers
• 2 tablespoons oil for frying the dumplings

Preparation:

1. Get the tofu and drain excess water, cut in to cubes and mash it thereafter.

2. Wash the vegetables, cut accordingly and set aside. In a bowl, mix in the seasoning and pour on the mashed tofu, mix well.

3. Lay one gyoza wrapper and put on an adequate amount of the tofu mixture as filling.

4. Moisten the edges of the wrapper and pinch the edges to seal.

5. Deep fry the dumplings and serve.

6. You can mince ginger in soy sauce for dipping.

Source: stu_spivack

Baked Hoisin Sauce Chicken Wings

• Another dish fit for the main course, prepare:
• 15 chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon honey or syrup
• 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons warm water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 scallion (green onion, spring onion), finely minced
• 1 slice fresh ginger, minced

Preparation:

1. First, prepare the marinade by mixing honey, hoisin sauce, water, salt, pepper, garlic, scallion, and ginger.

2. Then marinate for at least 2 and 1/2 hours or longer, to allow the marinade to penetrate on the meat. Place chicken wings on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

3. Remember to turn the wings to the other side every 5 minutes and brush occasionally with marinade. Serve.