new year Recipes
11 delicious new year recipes from around the world
Herring Under Fur Coat (Selyodka Pod Shuboy)
A classic Russian layered salad featuring savory herring beneath a 'fur coat' of colorful, grated vegetables, bound together with creamy mayonnaise. This visually striking dish is a traditional centerpiece for celebrations, especially New Year's Eve.
Kholodets (Russian Meat Jelly)
Kholodets, a savory meat jelly or aspic, is a traditional Russian delicacy often served as a centerpiece on New Year's Eve tables. It relies on the natural gelatin from slow-cooked bones and meat to set, creating a rich, flavorful, and satisfying dish.
Olivier Salad
A beloved Russian potato salad, traditionally a centerpiece of New Year's celebrations. This hearty salad features finely diced vegetables, pickles, and a protein, all bound together with creamy mayonnaise.
Salsiccia e Lenticchie
Italian sausage with lentils - lucky New Year's dish, hearty and satisfying.
Seledka Pod Shuboy (Herring Under a Fur Coat)
A classic Russian layered salad featuring savory herring beneath a 'coat' of colorful, grated root vegetables and creamy mayonnaise. It's a festive and iconic dish, especially popular for New Year's celebrations.
Amazake (Sweet Fermented Rice Drink)
Amazake is a traditional Japanese sweet, non-alcoholic or low-alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. It has a thick, creamy texture and a naturally sweet, sake-like flavor, often enjoyed during the New Year holidays. This recipe uses rice koji (a mold that ferments rice) to convert the starches in cooked rice into sugars.
Daifuku Mochi
Soft, chewy, and slightly sweet Japanese rice cakes (mochi) generously filled with a sweet red bean paste (anko). A traditional treat for Japanese New Year and a delightful dessert any time of year.
Lo Bak Go (Cantonese Turnip Cake)
A savory and subtly sweet steamed cake made from daikon radish, rice flour, dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, and mushrooms. It's traditionally enjoyed during Chinese New Year, often pan-fried until golden and crispy for a delightful textural contrast.
Mochi (Japanese Rice Cakes)
Traditional Japanese mochi are soft, chewy, and slightly sweet glutinous rice cakes. They are a quintessential part of Japanese New Year celebrations and can be enjoyed in various ways, both sweet and savory.
Reshteh Polo (Persian Noodle Rice)
Reshteh Polo is a beloved Persian dish, traditionally served during Nowruz (Persian New Year), symbolizing good fortune and the weaving of life's journey. This recipe features fluffy basmati rice layered with crispy fried noodles, sweet dates, and plump raisins, all steamed to perfection. The dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors with a satisfying textural contrast.
Vitel Toné
A classic Argentine Christmas dish, Vitel Toné features tender, cold-sliced veal bathed in a rich, creamy tuna and anchovy sauce. It's a beloved festive meal, originating from Italian traditions but uniquely adapted in Argentina.