Lunar New Year Feast

To make the Lunar New Year Feast vegetarian-friendly, you can substitute the pork belly with diced tofu or tempeh. For the dumplings, look for vegetable dumplings instead of pork and ensure the sauce ingredients are free from animal products. The scallion pancakes and scrambled eggs can remain as is, or you can use a plant-based egg substitute.

To store leftovers from your Lunar New Year Feast, place the dumplings and noodles in airtight containers and refrigerate them. They should be consumed within 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the dumplings and noodles separately. Reheat them in a pan or microwave before serving.

Absolutely! You can use any type of noodles you prefer, such as rice noodles, udon, or even whole wheat noodles. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time according to the type of noodles you choose, following the package instructions for best results.

For a complete meal, consider serving the Lunar New Year Feast with a side of stir-fried vegetables or a light salad. You could also add a warm broth or soup, like hot and sour soup, to complement the flavors of the feast. For drinks, traditional tea or a light Asian beer would pair nicely.

If you don't have certain sauce ingredients on hand, you can substitute sesame paste with tahini or peanut butter for a different flavor. If you’re out of dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce can work, but you may want to add a bit of molasses for sweetness. For chili oil, you can use sriracha or any hot sauce you prefer to add heat.