This time of year is all about gathering with family, honoring traditions, attracting good fortune—and celebrating with big feasts. As we prepare for our own festivities, we’re sharing some of our favorite dishes (recipes included!) that will be on our tables this weekend.
Let the feasting begin. Here's what's on our menu.
Jiaozi
Chinese dumplings, a crowd-pleasing starter dish. Make these crispy, pork-filled ones from scratch or use store-bought wrappers to save some time (we won't tell).
Recipe and photo from i am a food blog
Pajeon
Fry up these Korean scallion pancakes with whatever vegetables you have in the fridge for a tasty and comforting addition to your spread.
Photo: Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.
Ddukgook
A Korean beef broth soup with rice cakes which symbolizes good fortune and good health in the new year (and which happens to be extremely delicious).
Recipe and photo from Hana Asbrink
Banh Chung
No Tết celebration is complete without these traditional Vietnamese sticky rice cakes with mung bean and pork.
Tangyuan
For dessert, these Chinese glutinous rice balls filled with black sesame paste make for a sweet and auspicious end to the meal.
Recipe and photo from The Woks of Life