Hey Reader,
It's the first day of the Lunar New Year here in Hong Kong. Whether you celebrate CNY or not, I want to take this opportunity to wish you a prosperous, abundant, healthy, and delightful New Year of the Snake! π
Today, I wanted to share some Chinese classics in the spirit of the Chinese New Year with you.
Potstickers
Potstickers are one of the classics in Chinese cuisine. They also make a wonderful, healthy freezer meal for the whole family. Hereβs a step-by-step guide to homemade potstickers, including a mini video I made with my mom to show you how to wrap them.
Wontons
Another make-ahead and freezer-friendly Chinese classic is wontons. Wonton soup is one of the heartiest Chinese comfort foods, and wontons in chili oil are also irresistible. Hereβs a deep dive on how to make wontons at home, including video instructions on how to fold them.
If you ask me what the best Chinese food is for meal prepping, you guessed itβmy answer is potstickers and wontons. Adequate amounts of protein and vegetables are wrapped in flour-based wrappers, making healthy and well-balanced meals quick and easy once you have them in your freezer. Not to mention how delicious they are!
Skip the store-bought frozen dumplings. You now have everything you need to make your own.
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As always, I'm just an email away if you have any questions.
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Enjoy your week and happy Lunar New Year!
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Cheers,
P.S. Thank you for reading and cooking my recipes. I've said this, and I'm going to say it again: I don't take your attention and time for granted. I've been thinking about making my emails more practical and valuable to you. Based on some of the feedback I received, starting in February, instead of sending you one new recipe every week, I'll send you four recipes covering breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner every month. It's more structured and has more variety, and I hope you'll like it. See you in February!
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