5 Essential Cooking Appliances For A Successful CNY Reunion

Chinese New Year is arguably the most important holiday each year for Chinese families, with cherished reunions, tasty goodies, and bonding over home cooked meals. Behind every successful reunion dinner is a suite of reliable and versatile cooking appliances. Here are 5 essential appliances, ranging from microwave and electric ovens to gas stoves and rice cookers.

1. Electric Oven

Electric ovens are highly versatile cooking appliances that belong in every home. They utilise heating elements to radiate heat evenly, making them great for baking pastries and cookies, as well as helping to make the outer layer crisp and golden brown. There are numerous types of models available to suit a variety of cooking needs, ranging from convection ovens which distribute hot air evenly for crisp yet juicy textures, and combi ovens which also offer added moisture via steam to allow for broiling, poaching, and steaming within one device.

The latest electric ovens allow for enhanced quality of life, such as pyrolytic ovens that utilise intense heat to self-clean themselves, greatly reducing the time needed to clean their interiors. Other ovens also offer grill functions, allowing you to prepare a feast for your reunion dinner. With some of the most renowned brands in our collection, rest assured that you’ll be able to whip up a culinary masterpiece in no time.

2. Microwave Oven

Ever been caught off guard with unexpected CNY guests and don’t have time to prepare additional food? Microwave ovens solve that problem easily, allowing you to turn frozen foods into tasty delights with just a push of a button. Just like electric ovens, they are an essential part of many Malaysian kitchens, be it reheating extra portions from last night’s reunion dinner to preparing finger foods such as nuggets and fish balls for young children.

Microwave ovens are great for smaller homes that may not be able to fit electric ovens, with the latest models having custom features to allow you to prepare your food to perfection. Harvey Norman has an extensive range of microwave ovens in Malaysia from top international brands, making you spoilt for choice for your next purchase.

3. Gas Stove

Ask most senior family members and they’ll insist that gas stoves are the best way to prepare meals. They offer precise temperature control, allowing one to determine the desired intensity of heat when cooking, giving rise to the much beloved ‘wok hei’ flavour in one’s dishes. In addition, gas stoves allow for one to add additional flavour via charring and toasting, making for tasty stir-fry Chinese dishes.

Modern gas stoves are also highly efficient in their usage of natural gas, reducing cost while delivering optimal heat for cooking. Visit our website to see our full range of stoves and start cooking up a storm.

4. Rice Cooker

A timeless staple of Chinese cuisine, rice forms the basis of every family meal. Rice cookers do the heavy lifting of preparing rice, freeing you up to focus on preparing other dishes for your reunion dinner. Modern rice cookers often come with an automated warming cycle, keeping your rice warm after cooking and helping to avoid overcooking - letting you serve piping fresh rice to your guests. Rice cookers can also be used to have a steamboat dinner, perfect for a CNY reunion dinner! Visit Harvey Norman to see our full range of quality and durable rice cookers for your kitchen.

5. Hand Blender

For families seeking to prepare homemade sauces or healthy fruit juices, a hand blender goes a long way. Using rotary blades, they greatly speed up the process of beating and whisking ingredients together, helping to save your time and effort. Harvey Norman’s collection offers a comprehensive range of hand blenders for a diverse range of households and needs, be it for baking pastries for the festivities, or preparing fresh smoothies to end off a hearty meal.

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Visit our online catalogue today and make your Chinese New Year reunion dinner a stunning success!