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Indulge in Chinese New Year Dishes for Good Luck and Health with Philips

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia –Rich in tradition, family gatherings and good food, Chinese New Year is something many Malaysians look forward to every year. As many prepare to welcome the Year of the Rooster, it is time to fill the dining table with traditional Chinese New Year dishes to usher in more “fatt” with less fat with the help of Philips. Deciphering the meanings of the dishes at the annual Chinese New Year dinner is like a treasure hunt. Each individual dish is steeped in tradition and is a homonym for a particular wish for the year to come. Among the must-have dishes at the table are fish to signify abundance, spring rolls and dumplings to represent wealth, tang yuan also known as sweet […]

By Gaya Travel on January 13, 20174 minutes read

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia –Rich in tradition, family gatherings and good food, Chinese New Year is something many Malaysians look forward to every year. As many prepare to welcome the Year of the Rooster, it is time to fill the dining table with traditional Chinese New Year dishes to usher in more “fatt” with less fat with the help of Philips.

Deciphering the meanings of the dishes at the annual Chinese New Year dinner is like a treasure hunt. Each individual dish is steeped in tradition and is a homonym for a particular wish for the year to come. Among the must-have dishes at the table are fish to signify abundance, spring rolls and dumplings to represent wealth, tang yuan also known as sweet rice balls for family togetherness, and oranges, tangerines and pomelos for fullness and wealth.

As significant as each dish is, it is also important to remember that cooking methods have health consequences. For example, consuming too much oily fried food is bad for the heart. This Chinese New Year, Philips Malaysia is collaborating with celebrity Chef Amy Beh and Feminine magazine to introduce the healthier versions of several familiar traditional dishes made using the Philips Airfryer with new TurboStar technology.

“Chinese New Year is a time for families and friends to gather and spend quality time with each other, while wishing each other prosperity and a good year ahead. The annual Chinese New Year reunion dinner with its menu of traditional Chinese dishes is especially significant for all generations of the family. However, those that are health conscious may be concerned that traditional Chinese dishes are often saturated in oil and unhealthy fats,” said Muhammad Ali Jaleel, Chief Executive Officer of Philips Group of Companies in Malaysia. “Philips is dedicated to improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation, and this includes innovating convenient and time-saving appliances that help consumers prepare healthier meals. For Chinese New Year, we are collaborating with Chef Amy Beh to demonstrate how familiar Chinese dishes such as spring rolls and steamed chicken can be recreated with a healthier twist without compromising on taste using the Philips Airfryer equipped with new TurboStar technology.”

Now armed with TurboStar technology, the Philips Airfryer TurboStar is the latest in the Philips range of airfryers that helps consumers lose the oil but not the taste when cooking. From roasted pork to steamed chicken and spring rolls, the Philips Airfryer can help with the preparation of a complete Chinese New Year dinner for the coming Year of the Rooster.

STEAMED FISH FILLET IN CHINESE STYLE

如鱼得水

Steamed-Fish

Ingredients:

Main

1 slice (200 g) Fish (garoupa)

2 pcs Dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked and shredded

1 tbsp Ginger shreds

30 g Pork belly, shredded

1 pc Pickled sour plum, tear into pieces

20 g Ham Choy (Salted green stems), soaked and shredded

1 stalk Spring onion, cut into sections

Marinade (A)

1 tsp Light soy sauce

½ tsp Sugar or to taste

1 tsp Salt

½ tsp Pepper

1 tbsp Sesame oil

1 tsp Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Garnishing

Some Crispy fried ginger shreds

Some Chili pieces, finely shredded

Method:

Mix ingredients to create marinade (A)
Clean fish slice and rub with marinade (A).
Place marinated fish on a piece of aluminum foil.
Spread belly pork, salted green stems, mushrooms, ginger and sour plum and spring onion over the fish.
Pour remaining marinade ingredients over the fish.
Wrap up the aluminum foil into a neat package.
Fill up water in the cooking basket up to level of the wire mash. Placing the fish packet into the basket, slide the basket into the PHILIPS Airfryer TurboStar.
Steam the fish packet at 180° C for 15 – 20 minutes or until fish is done when pricked with a fork.
Transfer fish to a serving plate and add garnishing.

STEAMED PROSPERITY CHICKEN WITH LOTUS ROOTS

佳偶天成

Steamed Chicken

Ingredients:

Main

3 pcs Chicken drumsticks, chopped into

bite- sized pieces

8 g Yong Sum Soe (Ginseng roots), soaked

into 200 ml water

5 g Ginger, shredded

3 pcs Red dates, sliced

1 tbsp Kei Chi (Chinese Wolfberry)

2 no Preserved century eggs, cubed

150 ml Water

1 pc Aluminum foil

60 g Lotus roots, sliced and boiled till partially cooked

35 g Carrot slices, blanched

Seasoning ingredients (A)

1 tbsp Light soy sauce

½ tsp Pepper

½ tsp Sugar

1 tsp Chicken stock powder

1 tsp Sesame oil

1 tsp Organic extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp Corn flour

Method:

Marinate chicken with seasoning ingredients (A) and set aside for at least 1-2 hours.
Combine marinated chicken with ginseng root, red dates and Kei Chi.
Arrange marinated chicken mixture and lotus root in a heatproof dish. Pour in water to mix. Cover the dish with a piece of aluminum foil.
Place the heatproof dish in the wire basket. Fill up water in the cooking basket up to the level of the wire mash.
Slide the basket into the PHILIPS Airfryer TurboStar and set the temperature at 180° C. Steam for 30-35 minutes.
At the final 15 minutes of cooking slide the basket out and add century eggs and carrot then continue to steam until chicken is done.
Should chicken is not up to desired texture; continue to cook for another 5 minutes.