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A spread of lunar new year dishes
For the reunion table

Lunar New Year Recipes

Dishes for the Lunar New Year table — each one Lens Verified and allergen-tagged, so the reunion dinner stays safe for every generation at it.

Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Showing 14 of 14 lunar new year recipes

Bánh Tét (Cylindrical Sticky Rice Cake) — Vietnamese recipe Vietnamese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Bánh Tét (Cylindrical Sticky Rice Cake)

The Southern equivalent of Bánh Chưng, rolled into a cylinder.

720 min Serves 12
Fish Seafood
Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) — Chinese recipe Chinese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)

Delicate steamed buns filled with pork and a rich, savory soup.

120 min Serves 1
Sesame Soy Wheat
Chả Giò (Fried Spring Rolls) — Vietnamese recipe Vietnamese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chả Giò (Fried Spring Rolls)

Intensely crispy and blistered rice paper rolls packed with a juicy, savory filling of pork, glass noodles, and earthy mushrooms.

60 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
Egg Fish Seafood
Shumai (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings) — Chinese recipe Chinese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Shumai (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)

Open-faced steamed dumplings filled with a mixture of ground pork and chopped shrimp.

45 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
Seafood Sesame Shellfish +2
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) — Chinese recipe Chinese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

Translucent, steamed dumplings filled with succulent shrimp.

60 min Serves 1
Seafood Sesame Shellfish +1
Bánh Chưng (Sticky Rice Cake) — Vietnamese recipe Vietnamese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Bánh Chưng (Sticky Rice Cake)

Traditional square sticky rice cake filled with mung bean and pork, wrapped in banana leaves.

840 min Serves 12
Fish Seafood
Tangyuan (Sweet Rice Balls) — Chinese recipe Chinese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Tangyuan (Sweet Rice Balls)

Chewy glutinous rice balls, typically filled with black sesame or peanut paste, served in a warm sweet soup.

45 min Serves 8
Peanut Sesame
Bánh Đúc (Savory Rice Cake) — Vietnamese recipe Vietnamese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Bánh Đúc (Savory Rice Cake)

A smooth, jelly-like savory rice cake served with ground pork and fish sauce.

60 min Serves 1 Kid-friendly
No listed common allergens
Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) — Korean recipe Korean Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

A highly popular Korean street food made from small-sized garae-tteok (long, white, cylinder-shaped rice cakes) in a spicy, sweet gochujang-based sauce.

25 min Serves 4
Egg Fish Seafood +1
Gỏi Cuốn (Spring Rolls) — Vietnamese recipe Vietnamese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Gỏi Cuốn (Spring Rolls)

Fresh spring rolls packed with greens, coriander, and various combinations of minced pork, shrimp or crab.

45 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
Peanut Seafood Shellfish +2
Zongzi (Sticky Rice Dumplings) — Chinese recipe Chinese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Zongzi (Sticky Rice Dumplings)

Bamboo leaves wrapped around glutinous rice and various fillings, steamed to perfection.

180 min Serves 1
Egg Seafood Shellfish +2
Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup) — Korean recipe Korean Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup)

A traditional Korean soup eaten during the celebration of the Korean New Year. Consists of a clear broth with sliced rice cakes.

40 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Soy Wheat
Mandu (Korean Dumplings) — Korean recipe Korean Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

Dumplings filled with a mixture of meat and vegetables, which can be boiled, steamed, or pan-fried.

60 min Serves 2 Kid-friendly
Sesame Soy Wheat
Spring Rolls — Chinese recipe Chinese Lens analyzed Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Spring Rolls

Crispy, deep-fried cylindrical rolls filled with shredded vegetables and sometimes meat.

40 min Serves 1
Seafood Sesame Shellfish +1
Allergen disclaimer: These recipes are tagged based on their ingredient lists. Always verify with your own ingredient brands — allergens can vary by manufacturing facility and product formulation. Listahan is not a medical service and allergen tags are not a substitute for reading labels yourself.