Celebrate the Year of the Snake with These 45 Lunar New Year Recipes
Lunar New Year is celebrated across many different Asian cultures, including Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean communities. It’s always been one of my favorite holidays because in Chinese culture, it centers so much around family and feasting. My family starts with a big, multi-course family dinner on the eve of new year, but family visits and eating are an integral part of the whole extended holiday. This year, 2025, marks the Year of the Snake, and it is said those born under the snake sign are thought to be intuitive, sensitive, and passionate.
Lunar New Year dishes are full of color and symbolism, and you can go all out and prepare an epic reunion dinner or just try a few new-to-you dishes to celebrate. From fried spring rolls and juicy dumplings to hand-pulled longevity noodles and whole steamed fish, here’s a list of 45 delicious recipes to usher in the Year of the Snake.
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