Lunar New Year Dragon Platter (Print View)

A colorful platter with Asian-inspired bites arranged to evoke a dragon, perfect for festive gatherings.

# Components:

→ Proteins

01 - 8 cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 8 slices Chinese BBQ pork (char siu), thinly sliced
03 - 8 chicken potstickers, cooked

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 2 carrots, julienned
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 2 cups shelled edamame, cooked
09 - 8 lettuce leaves (butter or romaine)

→ Fruits & Garnishes

10 - 1 small mango, thinly sliced
11 - 1 small dragon fruit, sliced and cut into scales
12 - 3 sprigs fresh cilantro
13 - 1 small bunch chives or green onions
14 - 1 sheet nori, cut into small circles
15 - 2 black olives or grapes

→ Dipping Sauces

16 - ½ cup soy sauce
17 - ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
18 - ¼ cup hoisin sauce

# Directions:

01 - Cook potstickers and edamame as directed. Slice vegetables, mango, and dragon fruit. Cut nori into small circles for facial features.
02 - Lay out lettuce leaves on a large platter or board, forming a curving line to represent the dragon's body.
03 - Place slices of Chinese BBQ pork, cooked shrimp, and potstickers along the lettuce to mimic the dragon's scales.
04 - Decorate with sliced cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, mango, and dragon fruit to highlight the dragon's body and tail with vivid colors.
05 - Assemble the dragon's head at one end using edamame, mango, and dragon fruit. Use nori circles for eyes and black olives or grapes for nostrils. Arrange chives or green onions as whiskers.
06 - Place fresh cilantro sprigs around the platter to enhance color and freshness.
07 - Distribute soy sauce, sweet chili, and hoisin sauce in small bowls around the platter for dipping.
08 - Present immediately, allowing guests to pick and dip their preferred bites.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and visually stunning presentation
  • Assortment of flavors and textures
02 -
  • For vegetarians replace shrimp and BBQ pork with marinated tofu or additional vegetables
  • Add sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for crunch
03 -
  • Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and vibrant colors
  • Arrange items carefully to maintain the dragon shape during serving
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