Prosperity Poon Choi Recipe: Homemade Chinese New Year Treasure Pot

Feb 24, 2026CUCKOO Malaysia

Home-Style Poon Choi Recipe for Chinese New Year

Introduction

🥘Poon Choi, also known as the Prosperity Treasure Pot, is a classic Chinese New Year dish that represents abundance, prosperity, and family togetherness🏡. This easy Poon Choi recipe features premium ingredients like canned abalone and fresh prawns, layered with everyday favorites such as baby pak choi, white radish, chicken, fish balls, broccoli, and crab sticks. Perfect for Chinese New Year reunion dinners, this one-pot feast is both luxurious and approachable, making it a must-try for celebrating the festive season at home. 🧧

Ingredients You'll Need

Prep + Cook Time: ~50 mins

Servings: 2–3 pax

  • Chicken tenders: ~150–200g (about 3–4 pieces)
  • Crabmeat sticks: 10 sticks
  • Fishballs: 12 pieces
  • Broccoli florets: 1 cup
  • Abalone: 50–60 g
  • Shiitake mushrooms: 6–8 pieces
  • White radish: 1 cup
  • Pak Choi: 1 cup
  • Abalone Sauce
  • Optional: broth or stock for extra richness

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Arrange pak choi evenly at the bottom of the CUCKOO x Color King Luno Ceramic Hot Pot.
  2. Layer sliced white radish on top of the pak choi.
  3. Place chicken tenders and fishballs over the radish.
  4. Add broccoli on top.
  5. Add shiitake mushrooms.
  6. Place crabmeat sticks over the mushrooms.
  7. Put abalone on the top layer and pour abalone sauce evenly over all ingredients.
  8. Cover the pot and simmer for 40 minutes until everything is cooked through.
  9. Heat until fully warmed through and serve.

Nutritional Benefits

Poon Choi offers a balanced mix of nutrients:

  • High protein from chicken, prawns, and abalone for muscle repair and energy
  • Rich in fiber from pak choi, radish, and broccoli for digestive health
  • Collagen support from fishballs, beneficial for skin health
  • Antioxidants and vitamins from vegetables to boost immunity

Nutrition Facts (Approximate per total recipe)

NutrientAmount
Calories840 kcal
Protein90 g
Carbohydrates54 g
Total Fat24 g

Note: Values may vary depending on portion sizes and ingredients used. These figures are estimated.

How to Make CNY Poon Choi at Home

Watch and follow along to make this festive Poon Choi at home!

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