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31 Lunar New Year Recipes for the Year of the Horse

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On February 17, 2026, billions of people worldwide will celebrate the Lunar New Year (also known as the Spring Festival) following the lunisolar calendar. Though the holiday’s origins trace back to ancient China, it’s now celebrated across East and Southeast Asia and abroad. Friends and family trade cash-stuffed red envelopes and parade through the streets, while kitchens work overtime. Traditions vary by region and family, but one thing is universal: It’s critical to show up hungry.

Lunar New Year meals aren’t just about feeding a crowd; they’re also about ushering in a year of good luck and prosperity. Many Lunar New Year foods carry symbolic meanings: long noodles nod to longevity, dumplings represent wealth, and turnip cakes promise prosperity—every bite a wish for the year ahead.

As you plan your Lunar New Year spread, consider this lineup of fortune-boosting, region-spanning recipes. Some are rooted in tradition, while others are inspired by Asian foodways throughout the diaspora. All, however, are designed to help you welcome the Year of the Horse feeling well-fed and profoundly lucky.

  • recipes Image may contain Food Dish Meal Noodle Pasta Animal Seafood Sea Life Lobster Bowl and Spaghetti

    Photograph by Isa Zapata.  Food Styling by Kat Boytsova.  Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca

    Recipes Jessie’s Special Steamed Whole Fish

    Steamed whole fish with ginger and scallions serves as a classic centerpiece on many Lunar New Year menus. The celebratory preparation symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and good fortune for all who partake.

  • recipes SoyBraised Chicken Legs on a yellow plate that's placed on a blue and white fabric surface.

    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Kendra Vaculin, prop styling by JoJo Li

    Recipes Soy-Braised Chicken Legs

    Destined to anchor a Lunar New Year table, these lustrous soy-braised chicken legs are best with extra braising liquid spooned over the top alongside the zingy scallion-ginger sauce.

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