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chinese new year food setup

Chinese New Year Food Setup: 5 Secrets for Festive Joy


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A festive setup for Chinese New Year celebrations featuring traditional dishes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Rice – 2 cups
  • Chicken – 1 kg
  • Carrots – 2, diced
  • Bell peppers – 2, sliced
  • Ginger – 1 inch, minced
  • Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
  • Soy sauce – 1/4 cup
  • Sesame oil – 2 tbsp
  • Green onions – 3, chopped
  • Chinese five-spice powder – 1 tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken, cook until browned.
  5. Add carrots and bell peppers, stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in soy sauce and sprinkle five-spice powder.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve chicken stir-fry over rice and garnish with green onions.

Notes

  • Use leftovers for a quick meal.
  • Adjust spices to your taste.
  • Serve with fortune cookies for tradition.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Chinese New Year food setup, traditional Chinese dishes, festive recipes