A whole roasted chicken symbolizes good health for the family during Chinese New Year. Our Orange Roast Chicken is flavorful and simple to make. For 4 servings, use a 1 kg chicken. Grate the zest of one orange and mix with 3 pressed garlic cloves, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme. Mash together with a fork, then stir in the juice of one orange. Brush the chicken generously with this marinade. Peel the orange and stuff the segments inside the chicken. Place in a roasting dish, pour remaining marinade and juice from one stock cube at the bottom. Roast at 200°C. After 45 minutes, add 2 chopped onions and 4 carrots, basting the chicken with pan juices. Continue roasting for another 45 minutes. Baste regularly to keep it moist and juicy.
Fish is a cherished Chinese New Year tradition representing prosperity. Delight guests with these crispy fish cakes. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a sauté pan and soften 2 finely chopped spring onions. In a bowl, flake 500g cooked fish with 2 eggs and a pinch of salt. Mix in the onions, 250g chopped Chinese water chestnuts, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 5 tablespoons cornflour to form a smooth paste. Shape into small balls, coat in cornflour then beaten egg, and fry until golden and crunchy.
Sticky rice embodies wealth and is versatile for savory or sweet dishes. Try dumplings filled with sesame seeds or red beans. Deep-fried rice cakes topped with vegetables offer an easy, tasty option.
