Pin A festive and colorful appetizer platter inspired by the dragon dance, featuring an assortment of Asian-inspired bites arranged to resemble a dragon—perfect for Lunar New Year celebrations.
This platter brings excitement and tradition to our Lunar New Year gatherings, always wowing guests with its creativity.
Ingredients
- Proteins: 8 cooked shrimp peeled and deveined 8 slices Chinese BBQ pork char siu thinly sliced 8 chicken potstickers store-bought or homemade cooked
- Vegetables: 1 cucumber thinly sliced 2 carrots julienned 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced 2 cups edamame cooked and shelled 8 lettuce leaves e.g. butter or romaine
- Fruits & Garnishes: 1 small mango thinly sliced 1 small dragon fruit sliced and cut into scales 3 sprigs fresh cilantro 1 small bunch chives or green onions for whiskers 1 sheet nori seaweed cut into small circles for eyes/nose 2 black olives or grapes for nostrils
- Dipping Sauces: ½ cup soy sauce ¼ cup sweet chili sauce ¼ cup hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Prepare all ingredients as directed cook potstickers and edamame slice vegetables and fruits and cut nori for facial features.
- Step 2:
- On a large serving platter or board arrange the lettuce leaves in a curving line to form the dragons body.
- Step 3:
- Layer BBQ pork shrimp and potstickers along the lettuce to create the dragons scales.
- Step 4:
- Use sliced cucumber bell peppers carrots mango and dragon fruit to add colorful accents and define the dragons body and tail.
- Step 5:
- Sculpt the dragons head at one end using edamame mango and dragon fruit Use nori circles for eyes and black olives or grapes for nostrils Chives or green onions can form the dragons whiskers.
- Step 6:
- Garnish the platter with fresh cilantro sprigs for extra color.
- Step 7:
- Arrange dipping sauces in small bowls around the platter.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately guests can pick and dip their favorite bites.
Pin This platter always brings our family joy and a sense of celebration during Lunar New Year.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or board Sharp knife Small bowls for sauces Tongs or chopsticks
Allergen Information
Contains soy soy sauce edamame shellfish shrimp gluten potstickers soy sauce hoisin and sesame if used Check labels for hidden allergens adapt as needed.
Nutritional Information
Calories 210 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 24 g Protein 13 g per serving
Pin Enjoy creating this vibrant and festive platter that will impress your guests every time.
Recipe Q&A
- → What proteins are featured in the platter?
The platter includes cooked shrimp, thinly sliced Chinese BBQ pork, and cooked chicken potstickers for a variety of textures and flavors.
- → How are the dragon’s facial features created?
Nori cut into small circles form eyes and nose, black olives or grapes create nostrils, and chives or green onions serve as whiskers.
- → Can this platter be adapted for vegetarians?
Yes, shrimp and BBQ pork can be replaced with marinated tofu or additional vegetables to suit vegetarian preferences.
- → What dipping sauces accompany the dish?
The platter is served with soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and hoisin sauce to complement the assortment of bites.
- → How should the platter be arranged for serving?
Arrange lettuce leaves in a curved line for the dragon’s body, layer proteins and vegetables to resemble scales, and sculpt the head with fruits and edamame on one end.
- → Are there any common allergens in the ingredients?
Ingredients contain soy, shellfish, gluten, and potentially sesame. It's recommended to check labels for allergens and adjust as needed.