Food for Chinese New Year includes almost every type of the mouthwatering Chinese specialties. Some of the  New Year food is traditionally followed from generation to generation, whereas others are believed to bring good luck. Along with these traditional and lucky entrees,  people  also add  their  hot favourites to the list. Here is a compilation  of the top 10 food items for Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year Food

1. Dumplings –

The dumplings are included into the list of popular food for Chinese New Year. The dumplings are mostly stuffed with minced meat or diced prawn or ground fish or vegetables. You can eat them as steamed, boiled, baked or fried; whatever you like. The dumplings are considered to be lucky for the financial aspect.

2. Spring Roll –

It is another common Chinese New Year food. The spring rolls are first packed with vegetables, meat or prawn and then fried to golden brown in color. This is served as an appetizer with Chinese sauces.

3. Wonton Soup –

The wonton soup is very popular as a food for Chinese New Year. The wontons are filled with minced meat or diced prawn and then served in a soup. The most common shape of the wontons is triangular.
 

4. Chow Mein –

The chow mein is a favorite Chinese New Year food, which consists of vegetables, meats, onions and noodles. The cooked noodles are stir fried with the other ingredients to prepare this delicious Chinese specialty.
 

5. Sweet and Sour Pork –

This food for Chinese New Year is very popular choice to start the year. The brightly colored pork cubes are glazed with delectable sweet and sour sauce. It is a perfect side dish with rice or fried rice or noodles.
 

6. Peking Duck –

This delicate Chinese preparation is popular all over the world. The soft and tender duck is cooked in savory sauce. The sliced Peking duck is served with pancakes, green onions and hoisin sauce.
 

7.  Sichuan Chicken –

The Sichuan chicken is quite favorite food for Chinese New Year. This specialty is prepared with diced chicken, peanuts and dried chilies. It is made to be hot and spicy; however you can control this according to your level.

8. Ma Po Tofu –

This delicious variety of tofu preparation is another Chinese New Year food. The tofu is cooked in hot chili sauce with the combination of ground meat and finely chopped green onions.

9. Chinese Style Snapper –

Fish is one of the essential entrees in New Year menu. The snapper is a favorite fish for Chinese people. The snapper is baked after marinating in sauce, wine and chicken stock. The remaining sauce is poured on top of the fish.

10. Nian Gao –

Nian Gao is the popular rice cake and an important part of Chinese New Year food. The cake is made with sticky rice, chestnuts, dates, sugar and lotus leaves. It is another food, which is considered to bring luck and prosperity.

Include all the above mentioned food to your menu and have a blast on Chinese New Year. 

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