With Chinese New Year being only three weeks away, you really should waste no time and get down to snacks shopping pronto. Pineappletart (yes, that’s their name) is another CNY snack website to love. We will be introducing some of our favourites in this post.

PineappleTart.com’s in-house recipes are concocted to please both the young and old. From their traditional Nyonya pineapple tarts to their contemporary flavours, their munchies are 100% handmade with only premium ingredients and zero preservatives.

Be sure to secure your favourite CNY goodies while stocks last. Here are some of their best-selling products that you must get.

AWARD-WINNING MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH PINEAPPLE TARTS

With pineapple tarts being a ubiquitous snack during the lunar festivity, one may wonder where to start shopping. But hey, if someone names their shop ‘PineappleTart.com’, get from them, of course! From their name, you can tell they are extremely confident of their pineapple tarts.
These perfectly round, mouth-watering tarts are perfectly buttery. Baked to perfection, the crust is wonderfully crumbly, making every bite so pleasurable. The house-made jam is also sweet with a nice tangy aftertaste.
And what we love best about their pineapple tarts is the very generous filling of pineapple jam.

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH KUEH BANGKIT

Kueh Bangkit is one of the quintessential CNY snacks and one that all generations will love. For the uninitiated, it is a white cookie that is primarily made with tapioca flour.

Over at PineappleTart.com, the folks use premium ingredients to produce their Kueh Bangkit, and the result is a very smooth taste, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a fragrant coconut aftertaste.

They are light in flavour and you’ll subconsciously be addicted to it; we kept reaching into the bottle for more!

TRADITIONAL NYONYA PINEAPPLE TARTS

If you prefer your pineapple tarts open-faced, there is the Traditional Nyonya Pineapple Tarts (S$25.90). The flat crust has a cookie-like texture, and is buttery and crumbly. A ball of pineapple jam sits atop the crust. The Traditional Nyonya Pineapple Tarts are slightly sweeter than the Melt-in-Your-Mouth version, and the tangy pineapple jam is really fragrant.

PREMIUM SPICY HAE BEE HIAM PRAWN ROLL

Apart from their pineapple tarts, one munchie from Pineapple Tarts that we absolutely enjoyed is the Hae Bee Hiam Prawn Roll (S$19.90).

Like tiny spring rolls, these bite-size munchies are wrapped with spicy dried shrimps sambal prepared with an in-house recipe. The moreish munchie is power-packed with flavours—sweetness from the dried shrimps and spice from the sambal.

CRAB STICKS CRACKER

CNY or what, deep-fried crab sticks is our guilty pleasure. The Crab Sticks (S$18.90) from PineappleTart.com are marinated with their own seasoning before being deep-fried to a super crispy texture. Every crunch is so satisfying, and we like that they are not overly salty.

There is a wide range of CNY cookies available on PineappleTart.com and some to try are the Salted Egg Popiah Cracker, White Almond Cookie, and Cashew Nut Cookie.

Enjoy free delivery when you spend S$100.

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The Marmalade Pantry has launched its classic goodies sets to welcome Chinese New Year, and it is definitely something to be excited about! The Lunar New Year festivities are all about getting together with our loved ones, and in the spirit of celebration, we express our love for our family, we chat, we laugh, and we feast to our heart’s content.

Chinese New Year is always filled with lots of good food, and gifting snacks to our loved ones is a joy on its own. Everybody loves CNY goodies, and we can snack all day at family gatherings, ain’t it?

This CNY, The Marmalade Pantry has prepared three seasonal gift sets—The Traditional Classics (S$60+), The Signature Collection (S$80+) and The Grand Treasures (S$138+). Pick up any of these three when you go house visiting, and the host is bound to love you.

Beat the snaking queues with The Marmalade Pantry’s first-ever beloved snack offering – The Traditional Petite Chicken Bak Kwa. Packaged in a beautiful metallic pink box, these slices of goodness are made with chicken thigh meat, prepared using a traditional charcoal-smoking process and barbequed over woodfire to impart a savoury, smoky flavour.

Order your CNY goodies online from https://delivery.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/en_SG

What is Chinese New Year without pineapple tarts?

The Marmalade Pantry’s hand-rolled Golden Pineapple Tarts (S$24+) feature slow-cooked jammy Thai pineapple filling which is lightly spiced and aromatic with subtle hints of pandan and cinnamon, all encased within an addictive, buttery pastry.

Holding a perfect balance of flavours, each bite brings about a lingering sweetness; one that is rich enough to excite the palate yet light enough to keep the flavour from saturating.

Another popular CNY snack that The Marmalade Pantry is known for is the Sambal Shrimp Rolls (S$22+). These rolls break apart to reveal a fine, savoury stuffing of fried shrimps with a mix of aromatics such as dried chilli, shallots, garlic, and tamarind paste. The piquant shrimp paste is lovingly hand-rolled and deep-fried resulting in a mouth-watering, crunchy snack.

The Marmalade Pantry is introducing two new CNY goodies to the lineup this year—Traditional Petite Chicken Bak Kwa & Honey Mustard Roast Crackers.

The Traditional Petite Chicken Bak Kwa (S$30+) is produced with no added meat tenderiser, preservatives, artificial colouring, flavouring, or MSG and it is individually vacuum-packed for freshness and convenience.

Featuring succulent minced chicken thigh, the preparation begins with a fish sauce-based marinade recipe, followed by a time-honoured charcoal-smoking process to impart a smoky fragrance.

Made with soya bean, the Honey Mustard Roast Crackers ($20+) is deep-fried to golden brown perfection. The soy crisps are then generously coated with a tangy honey mustard seasoning and tossed with a fresh herbaceous garnish of rosemary and chives.

The Marmalade Pantry’s CNY goodies are nicely packaged in three specially curated gift sets that will suit everyone. The gift bags are decked in colours of white, teal and pastel pink, while the gift box comes in auspicious colours of red and white with contemporary illustrations of The Marmalade Pantry’s signature olive stalks. You can also choose to purchase the CNY snacks individually in their own packaging.

THE TRADITIONAL CLASSICS (S$60+) – packed in The Marmalade Pantry gift bag

• Golden Pineapple Tarts (330g, 16 pieces)
• Sambal Shrimp Rolls (300g)
• Honey Mustard Roast Crackers (200g)

THE SIGNATURE COLLECTION (S$80+) – packed in The Marmalade Pantry gift bag

• Traditional Petite Chicken Bak Kwa (250g)
• Golden Pineapple Tarts (330g, 16 pieces)
• Sambal Shrimp Rolls (300g)
• Honey Mustard Roast Crackers (200g)

THE GRAND TREASURES (S$138+) – packed in The Marmalade Pantry gift box

• Sandara Chardonnay & Sake (375ml)
• Traditional Petite Chicken Bak Kwa (250g)
• Golden Pineapple Tarts (2 x 330g, 16 pieces)
• Sambal Shrimp Rolls (300g)
• Honey Mustard Roast Crackers (200g)

Order the CNY goodies online from https://delivery.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/en_SG

In-store: At all The Marmalade Pantry outlets
Note: Last orders by 23 February 2021, 12pm

Delivery
Lead time: 3 business days for orders before 1pm
Standard delivery fee: S$15+ per location
Delivery period: 29 January 2021 – 26 February 2021
Peak period delivery (10-14 February 2021): S$25+ per location

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Chinese New Year is the best time of the year to pig out, and being the year of the pig, we have all the more reason to do so. Snacking is a huge part of the celebrations and often we find ourselves emptying entire boxes of pineapple tarts, bak kwa, love letters and cookies faster than our arteries can handle.

Sure, these classic favourites hold a special place in our hearts but perhaps it is time to step away from tradition and go for something a little more unconventional this upcoming Chinese New Year.

We explored the streets of Chinatown and found a couple of oddities—some are creative, while some are just plain exotic. Feeling ballsy? Here are 6 unconventional snacks to get this CNY.

UNIQUELY FLAVOURED JELLIES

Roam the streets of Chinatown and you’d find several stalls selling these individually packed jellies—a great substitute for the usual sweets we often see lying around in baskets. Coming in unique flavours such as Cherry Blossom and Coffee, these treats will definitely be a hit among children and adults alike!

GREEN BEAN PASTE PASTRY

Lunar New Year Snacks should not just stop at pineapple tarts and almond cookies. The aforementioned snacks are definitely must-haves in a Chinese household during the festive period, but do also make it a point to try out other pastries such as Green Bean Paste Pastry! Some may shun the idea of it, but we’re sure that this might become a new-found favourite amongst many.

PEANUT PUFF

Also known as Kok Chai, peanut puffs are actually traditional Malaysian snacks that are essentially made with sweet ground peanut encased within a crisp, buttery shell. Shaped like mini curry puffs, these goodies symbolizes abundant wealth for the year ahead and are extremely popular in Malaysia. Try these out this coming New Year!

DURIAN KUEH LAPIS

Love the pungent smell of the King of Fruits and the buttery textures of the various layers of kueh lapis? Imagine the two combined! It may sound like just another a calorie-loaded snack, but this sinful yet decadent cake might just be worth it!

LOBSTER BAK KWA

Feeling like a king? Ditch the pork slices and opt for something more premium to treat both yourself and your guests. There are several stalls serving Lobster Bak Kwa, and while the slices bear a huge resemblance to the usual pork slices, the prices sure speak for the difference in ingredients. 500 grams of Lobster Bak Kwa can set you back by S$40.

EXOTIC FLAVOURED BAK KWA

Yes, our foodie nation is always bursting with creativity when it comes to food trends, but to come up with Crocodile Meat Bak Kwa and Coffee Fusion Meat Bak Kwa is truly #nextlevel.

For the adventurous who are constantly on a lookout for something unconventional to try (or to prank someone), these would be it. To say that these flavours are exotic is truly an understatement!

When it comes to Chinese New Year, there are a few things that immediately spring to mind: Family reunions, hot pot dinners, red packets (ang pao) and of course, the green light to snack non-stop.

Filled with a multitude of pastries, cookies and sweet treats galore, no Chinese New Year celebration is complete without festive goodies. Period. Time to start stocking up, but in case you don’t know where to start, here is our list of 10 Chinese New Year Snacks that every Chinese household should have in 2019.

BAK KWA

Commonly known as rou gan or barbecued pork jerky, bak kwa is a must-have of any Lunar New Year celebration and a treat that can easily be found in most Chinese households during the festive season.

The barbecued snack stands out for its intense smoky flavours that are derived upon barbecuing the meat over charcoal and the sweet-savoury flavours that melts on the tongue.

PINEAPPLE TARTS

Made of rich, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth pastry, these bite-sized delights are topped with pineapple jam and baked. Some prefer the pineapple to be encased within the buttery pastry while others prefer the two separated, but what we can all agree upon is that this delight is addictive as heck.

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LOVE LETTERS

No, we aren’t referring to those romantic love letters in literature. Here, we’re talking about egg roll biscuits, which are also better known as love letters.

Made using wheat flour, sugar, butter, egg and some vanilla flavouring, love letters are extremely thin, crispy biscuit sheets that symbolise good fortune for the year ahead.

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BLACK MELON SEEDS

Though not the most convenient to eat, black melon seeds are one of the most addictive goodies to snack on especially when you chatting with relatives.

The Chinese character for seed also means children in Mandarin, so black melon seeds (or any other seed) typically signifies having lots of sons and grandsons in the year ahead.

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ALMOND COOKIES (OR ANY NUT COOKIE)

As do many treats that originate from China, almond cookies (or any other nut cookies) symbolise good luck and fortune. The nut, which is often found in the centre of the cookie, represents luck while the circular pastry beneath represents coins.

Well-loved for their melt-on-your-tongue pastry and the crunchy texture of the nut atop, a container of these in your house will surely bring a smile to your guests, kids and adults alike!

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CASHEW NUTS

The Chinese believe that Cashew nuts would help one’s family prosper financially, as these nuts take on the shape of gold ingots from the olden days and hence represent wealth.

Packed with multiple health benefits such as boosting your immune system and lowering the risks of cardiovascular disease, it sure is easy to munch away and finish an entire bottle of cashew nuts in one sitting.

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SPICY DRIED SHRIMP ROLLS

Also known as hae bee hiam, spicy dried shrimp rolls are one of those snacks that you either love or hate. Spicy dried shrimps are wrapped in a crisp, crunchy, golden-brown crust, bringing out a good bite which then reveals an aromatic fragrance from the dried shrimps within.

KUEH LAPIS

Originating from Indonesia, Kueh Lapis is essentially a multi-layered steamed butter cake. Though jam-packed with tons of calories, we reckon that this sweet treat is worth the exercise after. 

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KUEH BANGKIT

A Chinese New Year favourite in both Singapore and Malaysia, kueh bangkit are also known to many as tapioca cookies or coconut cream cookies.

Made with tapioca flour and coconut cream, these cookies are light, airy, smooth and so addictive.

NIAN GAO

Sometimes directly translated to ‘Chinese New Year’s Cake’, nian gao is a glutinous rice cake and is a popular gift during the Lunar New Year due to its significance and meaning behind.

In Mandarin, the Chinese word nián is identical in sound to “year”, while the word ‘gao’ is identical in sound to “tall”. As such, eating nian gao symbolises raising oneself to greater heights year after year.