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THE VANCOUVER COURIER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013
Chinese New Year Start celebrating
2013 YEAR OF THE SNAKE
Family meals are a central part of Chinese New Year Try Gung Hay Fat Choy to say Happy Chinese New Year! On February 10th (and in some cases, earlier), people all over the world will welcome the Year of the Snake with dazzling decorations, exciting entertainment and delectable dishes. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a 15-day festival and is one of the most important holiday celebrations in the Chinese culture. Ring in the new Year of the Snake by transporting the beautiful sights and exciting flavours of the Far East straight to your home. For a meal idea that is quick and easy to prepare, try the Braised Chicken recipe below. The tangy sauce paired with the crisp Chinese broccoli adds excitement to a usual dinner staple that will easily become a new family favourite.
Braised Chicken Thighs with Chinese Broccoli Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil • 8-9 chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in (about 4
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LORE OF THE SNAKE
lb/2 kg) 3 cups (750 mL) finely sliced brown mushrooms 1 jar (355 mL) VH Szechuan Stir-Fry Sauce or the General Tao Stir-Fry Sauce 1 lb (500 g) Chinese broccoli 1 cup (250 mL) water
Directions:
• Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove chicken and set aside. • Add mushrooms to pan and cook over high heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Place chicken in pan with the Stir-Fry Sauce and 1 cup (250 mL) water; cover and simmer over low heat until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 12 minutes. • Meanwhile, in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook broccoli until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain broccoli and serve alongside chicken once it is ready. • Tip: Any green vegetable makes a great side dish for this chicken like swiss chard, broccoli, asparagus, sautéed zucchini or spinach.
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They are fascinated with all beautiful things in life. Many of the most beautiful ladies and the men with strongest personalities were born in the year of the snake. Therefore, you should have good luck if you were born in that year.
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People born in the year of the snake may become philosophers, theologians, politicians, or cunning financiers. Certainly they have a way with money! The snake is the most enigmatic of the twelve zodiac animals. Such persons are elegant, and enjoy reading, listening to great music, tasting delicious food, and going to the theatre.
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