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10 of the Best Easter Chinese Food to Try

Easter is an important holiday for Christians around the world. They get to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ. They believe Jesus died for their sins so they could live in an everlasting afterlife. Celebrations like these cause unique traditions, exceptional food, and other ceremonies. Christians go to church and visit their families while devouring delicious foods. Other traditions like egg hunting associated with the mythical creature the Easter bunny are practiced in other parts of the world.

The Chinese do not directly celebrate Easter, they celebrate the coming of spring with gifts of eggs and massive festivals. These are no ordinary eggs, though; they are beautifully painted and represent life, rebirth, and fertility. A special occasion calls for exceptional food, and Chinese Christians bring out their best food to mark the occasion. One look at these foods, and your body instantly feels nourished. Then bite into them, and you will feel it in your bones!

Here is some of the best Easter Chinese Food that you could try. If you are very particular about your food, you could prepare these dishes in the comfort of your home as most are easy to make.

1. Tea Egg

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Tea egg is a typical Chinese savory street-food snack made with an egg, which is boiled, cracked slightly then boiled again in tea mixed with spices. It is also known as 鈥渕arble egg鈥� because the tea gets in the cracks of the shell during the boiling process and creates darkened lines and marble-like patterns. They are commonly sold out in the street and enjoyed as snacks. Spices used here include cinnamon, bay leaves, soy sauce, star anise, and black tea. Minimal sugar is used in this dish, making it a healthy snack. This delicious treat can also be enjoyed warm or cold and can be a side dish with rice and vegetables.

2. Egg Foo Yung

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Egg foo yung is a Chinese dish made from an omelet mixed with various ingredients. what sets it apart from the ordinary omelet is that it is browner. All kinds of ingredients can go in here; tomatoes, mushrooms, celery, onions, bean sprouts, scallions, red peppers, and even chicken. It is one of the healthiest Chinese foods, and if you want to avoid a lot of oil used to make it in restaurants, make it at home! It is a simple dish to make, quick to prepare, and very versatile since you can mix it with all the ingredients you want!

3. Century Eggs with Silken Tofu

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If you are adventurous, then this dish is excellent for you! Century eggs are Chinese delicacies obtained by steeping duck eggs in a lime-rich mud mixture for several weeks. Revolting? No. This side dish is cold, spicy, and just a bit funky, and when paired with some fresh and hot rice, Yum! The egg yolk turns dark green with a creamy texture and a strong smell of sulfur and ammonia. The egg white turns dark brown and translucent like jelly but with little flavor. No cooking is even needed! How cool is that?

4. Chinese Dumplings (Jiao Zi)

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Chinese dumplings are stuffed parcels made of unleavened dough and savory fillings containing minced ingredients like meat, egg, tofu, or vegetables. They are the most popular Chinese food. You can fry or boil them. These sweet or savory parcels of heaven can be eaten as a main or a side dish. They are healthy because their fillings give the body a bunch of micronutrients.

5. Ha Cheung Fan: Steamed Rice Rolls with Shrimps

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This dish is a dim sum classic. A dim sum means touches the heart. It means that this dish tiny touches your heart and barely reaches the stomach. So it is safe to say it is an appetizer. They are often served as a snack or a small meal. Seasoned soy sauce is poured over the dish upon serving. This dish is not difficult to make, but you must allocate time as it is time-consuming.

6. Ma Tai Ko: Water Chestnut Cake

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Ma Tai Ko, water chestnut cake, is a sweet dessert from Cantonese cuisine. It is also a dim sum and is popular during celebrations. It is steamed first and then fried on both sides.  It is made with water chestnut flour, creating a dim sum with a glossy, translucent, glass-like finish that is palatable and a jelly-like texture that is fun to eat. The addition of water chestnut pieces also adds a crunch to each bite. This dish can be eaten at room temperature but is typically served warm. Water chestnuts contain several antioxidants that may reduce your risk of many chronic diseases and conditions.

7. Rice Porridge with Century Eggs and Pork

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If you feel under the weather, your remedy is a big pot of steaming hot congee. It soothes all the blockages, warms up the soul, and leaves the body feeling full but wonderfully light. Every bite is silky, delicious, and nourishing. The porky flavor lifts this dish and gives it a little kick!  Century Egg and Pork Congee is all that and more. For several weeks, duck eggs are stepped into a lime-rich mud mixture. The egg yolk turns dark green with a creamy texture and a strong smell of sulfur and ammonia. Dice these eggs up and serve them as a condiment along with the pork, and your day will be made!

8. Zongzi: Rice Dumplings Filled with Pork and Salted Egg Yolks

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Zongzi is a traditional Chinese dish made of glutinous rice stuffed with various fillings and wrapped in bamboo leaves. They are cooked in water, resulting in the ingredients binding and staying in a particular shape when unwrapped. They need a very specific preparation. However, when made right, they are full of flavor and very delicious. Many versions exist; some have a filling, and some don’t. They can be either sweet or savory. They are traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival, which is celebrated each year on a day in late May to mid-June, but who says we can have them on Easter?

9. Matcha Cheesecake with Osmanthus Flower

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A celebration without cake does not count! Cake is the universal language to show happiness. Most occasions call for cake, and these sweet-smelling flowers piqued interest in the cake world when it was known they could be used to make cake! Osmanthus flowers are often used in China to create an herbal tea. These flowers are traditional medicine to aid digestion and respiratory health. Using these flowers in a cheesecake is one way to elevate cheesecake for an unforgettable result. And get this, you can even add tofu!

10. Pancake filled with mango and coconut cream

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These fantastically fruity coconut and mango pancakes will blow your mind when indulged!  They are sweet juicy, and all you could ask from a pancake. The intense flavor of mangoes, the mild crunch of coconut or the smooth coconut cream, and the lusciousness of cream together with the succulence of freshly prepared will warm you up from the inside, and it will be a bite never to forget. Make them and immediately devour this delicious treat, as keeping it for later will cause them to be watery. Though trust, this is a treat that you can save for later!