Dean Richards shares recipes for Chinese New Year Dumplings. (Printable recipe follows). More recipes from Dean here!

Typical Chinese New Year foods are a mixture of tradition ... and many are available at these Asian supermarkets.) Dumplings represent wealth and good fortune because they are shaped like ingots ...

The jiaozi – or Chinese dumpling – originated 1800 years ago as a staple food among the ethnic Han ... jiaozi are popular at China’s Lunar New Year. Moreover, in their shape, jiaozi resemble ...

While pork is the most common dumpling filling ... Oranges, kumquats, tangerines and pomelos are common Chinese New Year food gifts because they're believed to bring good luck and happiness.

These easy Chinese dumplings are stuffed with pork mince ... They are shaped into the ingot shape, which is traditional for Lunar New Year and simple enough for beginners to master.

Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Just in time for Lunar New Year, Cooking writers share the dumplings they love most, with recipes and videos for how to make them.

As you celebrate Lunar New Year (also referred to as Chinese New Year ... Be sure to make and eat dumplings as they are symbols of prosperity. You’ll also find recipes for fried spring rolls ...

Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year begins on January 29 ... The shape of the Jiaozi dumplings is said to resemble that of ancient Chinese gold ingots, which are associated with wealth and prosperity.

Note: You can use any shape of your choice to form the dumplings. He is the Head Chef at Hutong Dubai. Do you have any favourite dishes you would like to share the recipes for? Email us on food@ ...