These are the best Chinese New Year puddings to enjoy with your loved ones to celebrate the Year of the Ox

If things have started looking extra cheerful and bright to you lately, you may already know it’s that time of the year again: Chinese New Year. It’s a time of celebration with loved ones and a perfect excuse to indulge in a mouth-watering spread of festive delicacies, including poon choi, CNY-themed afternoon teas, and of course, “Leen Goh” (aka Chinese New Year puddings).

Known as a traditional, auspicious treat which symbolises reaching a higher level of prosperity in the coming year, these sticky rice cakes often come in a variety of savoury and sweet flavours, which have long been regarded as a staple for the holiday. With the Year of the Ox fast approaching, we’ve compiled a list of the best, most sought-after puddings in Hong Kong for you to delight in and celebrate with families and friends.

China Tang Landmark

For an authentic taste of Chinese New Year, you can’t go wrong with these exquisite puddings hand-crafted by China Tang, one of the most reputed Cantonese fine dining establishments in Hong Kong. The traditional turnip pudding is made with fresh radish, a generous amount of dried tiger shrimps, homemade shrimp roe, Sakura shrimp and Chinese sausage to infuse rich flavours into every bite. On the sweet side, the Lunar New Year pudding is a healthy alternative to the traditional recipe, which features Okinawa brown sugar and fresh coconut juice to offer the perfect amount of sweetness.

Both puddings are priced at HK$328 per box, which are available for order from now till February 11.

China Tang Landmark, Shop 411- 413, 4/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2522 2148; chinatang.hk

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