olive podcast: 10 things you need to know about Chinese New Year
In this week's episode, we interview chef and School of Wok owner Jeremy Pang on the 10 things you need to know about Chinese New Year
Listen to our podcast with chef and School of Wok owner Jeremy Pang, then check out our Chinese New Year guide.
Chef and School of Wok owner Jeremy Pang talks us through 10 things you need to know about Chinese New Year, including the importance of family gatherings and groaning tables, dishes that bring luck, health and wealth, and why rice is so important. Plus, he explains the significance of red packets, lion dances and lanterns.
Check back next week to hear Tim Anderson chat about Japanese izakaya, including the uniqueness of Japanese hospitality (or omotenashi) and why we should all be drinking more sake.
Try Jeremy Pang's Chinese recipes here:
Chinese pork belly
Chef Jeremy Pang's recipe for twice-cooked pork belly involves first poaching the meat, then slicing and frying for a crispy skin and tender centre.
Chinese drunken chicken
Jeremy shares his recipe for drunken chicken, where steamed chicken thighs are marinated with a bittersweet mix of shaoxing rice wine and light soy sauce.
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