Today we answer all your questions about how to make a Chinese meal, from weeknight dinners for the family to a Chinese dinner party.What’s the traditional way to do it? How many dishes do you need? What types of dishes go together? Read on to become a master at Chinese menu planning and preparation!  Why Listen to Us?  If you’re new to The Woks of Life, we are a multi-generational food blog dedicated to recording traditional Chinese and family recipes.Since starting the blog in 2013, we’ve become one of the most cited sources on the subject of Chinese cooking! Take it from us, our Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year celebrations over the years have ballooned to 15 dishes! After over a decade of honing our craft, we think we know a thing or two about how to plan a Chinese meal.  You’ll see all four of our perspectives represented here.

Whether you’re set to be the matriarch of a family gathering, planning a Friday night dinner with friends in your apartment kitchen, or the guy who knows he’s gonna have to wash the dishes at the end of all this, we aim to account for all participants and experience levels in this post.Planning the Menu We’ve gotten many questions on how to plan a Chinese meal, from weeknight dinners to more elaborate holiday celebrations like Lunar New Year.(Wondering when Lunar New Year is this year? We’ve got you covered.) As anyone who has ever sat down at a Chinese restaurant knows, the potential menu iterations can be vast in range,

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