While restaurants in Chinatown prepare for a rush of customers ahead of Lunar New Year, there’s a chance your favorites will sell out before you even get in line. No worries!
The Maui-native behind ‘Ono Hawaiian Recipes is sharing her Top 5 recipes that you can make on your own so you don’t have to ring in the Year of the Tiger on an empty stomach.
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“When I think of Chinese New Year, I think of my grandma,” said Tani Belliston, who produces ‘Ono Hawaiian Recipes videos with her husband. “She loved to cook all sorts of Chinese dishes. My aunt would reminisce how my grandma took great pride in her cooking. She would soak the dry ingredients a day ahead, prepare the steamer for the dumplings, and gather the entire family to eat at the big table.”
Eat your weight in good fortune with Belliston’s favorite Chinese New Year recipes:
1. Manapua
“Manapua is so fun to make with the family,” said Belliston. “From kneading the dough to making all sorts of fillings, it takes patience and practice when making manapua, but the end product is a fluffy white steamed bun packed with a delicious filling.”
