8 Simple Chinese New Year Dishes To Try At Home

1. Longevity Noodles

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2. Dumplings

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3. Steamed Fish

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4. Spring Rolls

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5. Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls

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6. Stir-Fried Bok Choy

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7. Sticky Rice Cake

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8. Eight Treasure Rice

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