Chinese New Year is the most celebrated time of the year for Chinese descendants around the world. It is when the whole, extended family get together and share a good time, or is it? While it’s nice to visit grandparents and reunite with long lost cousins, Chinese New Year can seem antiquated to some, suffocated with tradition and customs. Which is why this year, chef Andy Leong of China House and Mandarin Oriental’s executive pastry chef Pablo Gicquel Rice are looking to respectfully refresh the image of Chinese New Year with modern delicacies and style.
Before digging into the sweets, have some bites of the all-time favourite Sheng Yu, or Prosperity Toss, a Cantonese style raw fish salad loved by kids and adults alike. The shared dish is made by mixing and tossing up different auspicious ingredients, including pomelo for wealth, raw fish for advancement, oil to increase profits and green radish for youth. Your family can join the fun at the China House until January 26 for 2,388++ to 2,888++ baht per person.
