Malaysia is well-known for being an incredibly diverse country, with many different cultures and ethnicities coming together in harmony. Whenever cultural celebrations come around, there’s sure to be many unique traditional dishes, waiting to be served and enjoyed by the whole family. One such celebration is Chinese New Year, which is just around the corner! In this coming year, the Chinese will be celebrating the year of the rabbit, which is said to be a year of peace and harmony. This comes right after the year of the tiger, which symbolises courage. As Chinese New Year rolls around, the meal that is most looked forward to is the reunion dinner, where families gather to enjoy a meal together on the eve of the celebration. This dinner symbolises abundance and auspiciousness, but for many, it also reaffirms the love and respect that bind them as a family unit. Chinese dishes often have different meanings and symbolisms depending on the ingredients used, which is why the selection of dishes is so important.
Among the many ingredients, seafood is a popular choice, and abalones are the top choices to be served during Chinese New Year. You might see abalones being used in Chinese dishes, but how much do you really know about it? It’s a little different from oysters. Oysters may give off a slight fishy taste when eaten raw, but it’s different when it comes to abalones. There’s a bit of sweetness to the meat, similar to that of the prawn. Abalones can be cooked many different ways; stir-fried, turned into soup, or even as sashimi. This Chinese New Year, MAGGI® brings you a special abalone recipe: Lucky Braised Abalone with Oyster. This dish is cooked with fresh vegetables like carrots and broccoli, and it’s a delicious, healthy dish that the family is sure to enjoy, especially when it’s enhanced with MAGGI® Oyster Sauce that's made with quality oyster extract. The addition of the oyster sauce helps bring out unique seafood flavour, which makes the dish more aromatic and appetizing.
So, this Chinese New Year, don’t forget to try some of our MAGGI® special recipes, like the Joyful Laughter Spicy Prawn, Prosperity Steamed Red Grouper, Golden Steamed Pumpkin Cake, and Abundant Longevity Stir Fry Maggi Noodles.
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