Chinese New Year reunion dinner is more than just a meal—it’s a cherished tradition symbolising family unity, love, and the hope for a prosperous year ahead. While family meals are regular occasions, this dinner holds special significance, bringing everyone together to celebrate and connect. In this video, we’ll show you how to prepare Braised Chestnut Chicken with Abalone, a luxurious dish featuring tender chicken, fragrant chestnuts, and succulent abalone braised in a rich, savoury sauce. This recipe is not only delicious but also symbolic, with ingredients representing prosperity, wealth, and harmony. Whether you’re hosting a large family gathering or an intimate celebration, this dish is sure to impress your loved ones. Follow along for easy steps and foolproof tips to make your reunion dinner unforgettable. Happy cooking! 🍲

See the ingredient list below for your easy reference. We hope you can recreate this yummy recipe in the comfort of your home.

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Zero-skill CNY Recipe: Braised Chestnut Chicken with Abalone 鲍鱼栗子焖鸡 Chinese Lunar New Year Stew Dish
Serves 8 pax

INGREDIENTS
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For the marinated chicken
1kg (35.3 oz) fresh chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
1½ tbsps oyster sauce
2 tbsps light soy sauce
1 tbsp Chinese white rice wine
1 tsp sugar
A few dashes of white pepper
1 tbsp cornflour

Other ingredients
35g (1.2 oz) young ginger, thinly sliced
1 bulb garlic, peeled
2 stalks of spring onions (use the stems first; reserve the leafy tops for the end)
1 star anise
1 small cinnamon bark
1½ tbsps premium dark soy sauce
1 can of abalone (use the brine for braising; add the abalone near the end of cooking)
300g (10.6 oz) chestnuts, peeled
1 can of button mushrooms, drained (optional)

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Don’t know where to get the ingredients or don’t know what they look like? See the links below but the brands featured here may not be the ones we used for this video.

Oyster sauce
Light soy sauce
Chinese white rice wine
White pepper
Cornflour /Cornstarch
Star anise
Cinnamon bark
Canned abalone in brine
Raw chestnuts
Peeled raw chestnuts
Ready-to-eat chestnuts
Canned button mushrooms
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