Lunar New Year – Poon Choi

DIFFICULTY
Average Average
PREP TIME
Under 1 Hr. Under 1 Hr.
COOK TIME
Under 1 Hr. Under 1 Hr.
SERVES
4-6 4-6
Lunar New Year – Poon Choi
Poon Choi (also spelled Pun Choy) is a traditional Cantonese dish that dates back hundreds of years. It is served in a large basin and it this case a cast iron casserole, with premium ingredients such as braised pork, chicken, seafood, tofu, and vegetables carefully layered inside. The dish symbolizes unity, abundance, and prosperity, and is commonly enjoyed during Chinese New Year, weddings, and village celebrations.
Main ingredients
  • Fish & Seafood
  • Vegetables
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • Chinese cabbage 300g
  • White radish 100g (cut into chunks)
  • Broccoli 50g
  • Shiitake mushrooms 100g
  • Shrimp 200g
  • Fried Tofu 150g
  • Meatballs 150g
  • Pearl bead 100g
  • Chicken stock (homemade or store-bought) 1 litre
  • Salt 10g

  • Method

  • 1
    Chop the Chinese cabbage and cut the white radish into chunks.
  • 2
    Arrange the cabbage at the bottom of the steaming dish, followed by the radish.
  • 3
    Neatly layer the mushrooms, broccoli, tofu, shrimp, meatballs, and pearl beads on top, arranging them nicely for presentation.
  • 4
    Steam until all ingredients are fully cooked and tender.
  • 5
    Remove the lid, serve hot, and enjoy.