NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER OR 年(Nián)夜(Yè)饭(Fàn)

The New Year’s Eve dinner includes a collection of food from different regions and ethnic groups in China. The northern region dishes are primarily dumplings and noodles, while the southern region generally features rice-based dishes and soups. Traditional holiday dishes which are common to both regional styles feature whole chicken, duck, or fish, in addition to pork shoulders and seafood platters.

It used to be that the New Year’s Eve dinner marked the time of year when families in China would enjoy more extravagant food. As the quality of life has improved over the last few decades, though, those extravagant meals have become more affordable, this has diminished the occasion of the New Year’s Eve dinner a bit, and the distinct regional styles of dinners have also become less so due to the population migration. However, the traditional dinner continues to hold an important place in customary holiday celebrations, even as the holiday becomes less centered on an abundance of food and more so on seeing friends and family from all over. A popular sentiment among the younger generations is that the New Year is really about who you decide to spend it with, rather than what you’ll be eating.

For this upcoming Lunar New Year, Chinese Street Market has put together traditional dishes from both northern and southern regions. We have strived to ensure that each dish offers three things: historical and cultural significance, easy storage, and easy preparation. We hope that these dishes allow you to enjoy a cultural experience at home with your family and friends.

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📌Suggestion – 3 main course dishes + 1 salad + 1 soup + rice or noodles (serves 4 people)📌

MAIN COURSE

MOSTLY SEEN AT NORTHERN REGION NYE DINNER:

• Xi’an Dumpling Banquet (6 pcs.) (GF) Chef Jing special

  西(Xī)安(ān)饺(Jiǎo)子(Zi)宴(Yàn) (read more)

• Brown Braised Chicken (GF) (recommend pairing with rice by serving size)

  黄(Huáng)焖(Mèn)鸡(Jī）

• Dumpling Platters ((V)(GF) options are available)

  饺(Jiǎo)子(Zi)

• Noodle Varieties ((V)(GF) options are available)

  面(Miàn)条(Tiáo)

MOSTLY SEEN AT SOUTHERN REGION NYE DINNER:

• Mala Beef on Sticks with House Seasoning (GF)

  麻(Má)辣(Là)牙(Yá)签(Qiān)肉(Ròu)

• Sichuan Larou Platter with House Seasoning (recommend pairing with rice by serving size)

  四(Sì)川(Chuān)腊(Là)肉(Ròu)香(Xiāng)肠(Cháng)

   SOUP

MOSTLY SEEN AT NORTHERN REGION NYE DINNER:

• Mushroom Soup with Tofu Balls (V)(GF) (recommend pairing with rice noodles)

  素(Sù)狮(Shī)子(Zi)头(Tóu)蔬(Shū)菜(Cài)汤(Tāng)

MOSTLY SEEN AT SOUTHERN REGION NYE DINNER:

• Chinese Herb with Pork Ribs Stew (GF)

  养(Yǎng)生(Shēng)药 (Yào)膳(Shàn)排 (Pái)骨(Gǔ) 汤(Tang)

• Fish Fillet with Pickled Mustard Green (GF) (recommend pairing with rice by serving size)

  酸(Suān)菜(Cài)鱼(Yú)

SALAD

MOSTLY SEEN AT SOUTHERN REGION NYE DINNER:

• Sichuan Style Veggie Delight Salad (lotus root, bamboo shoot, seaweed, tofu skin and mild spice) (V)(GF)

  素(Sù)凉(Liáng)菜(Cài)

DESSERT

MOSTLY SEEN AT NORTHERN REGION NYE DINNER:

• Eight Treasures Shortbread Cookie (5 pcs. & 25g and 2 inch dia. per cookie) (V) Chef Jing special

  八(Bā)宝(Bǎo)酥(Sū) (read more)

MOSTLY SEEN AT SOUTHERN REGION NYE DINNER:

• Sticky Rice Ball with Sweet Black Sesame Filling (V)(GF)

  黑(Hēi)芝(Zhī)麻(Ma)汤(Tāng)圆(Yuán)

 SIDES

• Classic Black Milk Tea With Herb Jelly (13.5 fl. oz) (lactose free creamer) Sharetea DC

• Plain Rice (10 oz/ bag serves 1 person)

  ENTERTAINMENT

• 2021 VIRTUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR CELERBRATION (including crystal shrimp dumplings tutorial by Chinese Street Market DC & Chef Jing )

• ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHANGHAI ( photo book about Chinese movie industry by Mark Parascandola , special price for Chinese Street Market subscribers)

Note: Dandan noodle kits contain peanuts. For questions and concerns regarding food allergies, contact us via chinesestreetmarketdc@gmail.com before purchasing.