Year of the Horse Premium Ingredients Set 马年臻选团圆食材组合

The Centerpiece: French Slow-Raised Golden Chicken

Every Lunar New Year table needs a whole chicken to symbolize unity and prosperity. Our Golden Chicken is sourced from the Basque country in southwest France, where the birds are allowed to roam free and grow slowly for over 90 days. They are fed a diet rich in corn, which gives the skin its distinct golden colour and the meat a rich, savoury flavour. The meat remains firm and juicy even after boiling, delivering the authentic "chicken taste" that is often missing from modern poultry.

Culinary Inspiration:

• Cantonese White Cut Chicken (白切鸡): The golden skin makes for a stunning presentation. Poach gently and serve with ginger and scallion oil to highlight the natural flavour.
• Golden Chicken Soup (黄金鸡汤): Simmer the chicken whole to create a rich, glittering broth that warms the family—no additives needed, just pure essence.

The Appetiser: Sashimi Grade Salmon Saku

Start your meal with the freshness of the sea to symbolize abundance ("Nian Nian You Yu"). This is true sashimi-grade salmon that has been super-frozen at ultra-low temperatures to lock in freshness immediately after catch. What makes this product unique is the special osmotic film packaging. As the salmon defrosts, this film absorbs excess moisture and fishy odours, ensuring the texture remains firm and sticky—just like fresh sushi bar quality. It comes ready to slice and serve.

Culinary Inspiration:

• Prosperity Toss Salad (捞鱼生 - Yu Sheng): Slice the salmon thinly and toss it high with shredded vegetables and plum sauce for good luck in the New Year.
• Classic Sashimi Platter: Simply slice and serve with the included soy sauce and wasabi for an elegant, hassle-free cold dish.

The Richness: Iberian Baby Back Ribs

For the pork dish, we have selected the world-renowned Iberian Black Pig from Spain. These pigs roam freely in oak forests and feed on acorns, which infuses the meat with a unique, nutty aroma. These baby back ribs are famous for their intramuscular fat, meaning they stay incredibly tender and moist even after roasting or braising. You can prepare them with a glaze or a simple roast; the high-quality meat ensures they will be the highlight of the meal.

Culinary Inspiration:

• Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (糖醋排骨): The high fat content ensures the meat stays succulent even after frying and braising in the rich vinegar glaze.
• Salt and Pepper Fried Ribs (椒盐排骨): For a savoury option that pairs perfectly with drinks, fry the ribs until crispy and toss with spiced salt.

The Showstopper: Fresh Short Ribs (BMS 4 Block)

To round off the feast, we include a substantial block of Fresh Short Ribs with a Beef Marbling Score (BMS) of 4. This score indicates a high level of marbling—the white flecks of fat within the red meat—which melts during cooking to baste the beef from the inside out. We provide this as a whole block to give you complete freedom in the kitchen. Whether you slice it or cube it, the texture offers a perfect balance of tenderness and a robust, beefy bite.

Culinary Inspiration:

• Wok-Seared Black Pepper Beef (黑椒牛柳粒): Cut the block into cubes and sear quickly in a hot wok. The marbling keeps the inside meltingly tender while the outside gets a nice crust.
• Premium Hotpot Slices: Slice the meat thinly to elevate your New Year Hotpot (火锅). It cooks in seconds and melts in your mouth.