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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
