There are still a few more days to celebrate the Chinese New Year; meaning more days to feast on festive delights! With its rich heritage associated with symbolism, family gatherings, and delectable feasts, Chinese New Year holds a special place in the hearts of millions around the globe. It is a time of renewal, reunion, and rejoicing; a time when homes resonate with laughter, tables overflow with opulent delicacies, and hearts are filled with hope for the year ahead.

As a company deeply committed to honouring cultural traditions through the universal language of food, we are delighted to extend our warmest greetings and invite you to partake in the excitement of this auspicious occasion. To mark this joyous occasion, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is thrilled to announce our eagerly anticipated Chinese New Year contest, promising a delightful fusion of tradition, flavour, and fun!

Participating in our CNY Ajinomoto x Le Creuset Buy & Win Contest is as easy as enjoying your favourite Ajinomoto products! Simply purchase any Ajinomoto product during the contest period and retain your receipt as proof of purchase and you might be one of our lucky winners of prizes worth RM38,888 which includes Le Creuset kitchenware!

Here’s how you can join;

1. Purchase a minimum of RM15 worth of any Ajinomoto products in a single receipt.
2. Send a photo of the receipt and send your details (Full Name & I/C Number) via WhatsApp to +6019-220 9950.
3. Wait for the winner’s announcement. Good Luck!

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At Ajinomoto, we believe that great flavour enhances the joy of celebrating special occasions. Our range of products adds depth and flavour to your Chinese New Year dishes, elevating your culinary creations to new heights. Don’t believe it? Try out some of our auspicious recipes for yourselves!

Ingredients:

1 block Japanese pressed tofu, cut into 2
1/2 cup Corn starch
Enough Cooking oil
75 g Dried scallops, soaked in hot water and loosened
175 g Pumpkin, steamed and grind until smooth
1 cup Water
100 g Prawn, skin removed, deveined and cleaned
1/8 tsp AJI-NO-MOTO®
1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions:

1. Mix 1 tbsp of cornstarch and mixed with 2 tbsp of water and keep aside for thickening sauce later.
2.  Lightly coat the Japanese pressed tofu surface with the remaining corn starch gently.
3. Heat cooking oil in a pan, arrange firm tofu in the pan and pan-fried each side of the tofu until golden and fully cooked. Arrange in serving plate and keep aside.
4. In another wok, add 3 tbsp of cooking oil then add in dried scallop. Stir fry until browned and fragrant.
5. Add in pumpkin puree, water and prawn. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Season with AJI-NO-MOTO® and salt. Stir well.
7. Add in corn starch mixture and let it simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.
8. Pour the pumpkin sauce over the pan-fried tofu.
9. Ready to serve.

Ingredients:

1 packet Seri-Aji® Tepung Goreng Pisang 150g
100 g Ground pistachio
30 g Icing sugar
1/4 tsp Baking soda
75 ml Cooking oil

Toppings:

15 g Edible dried rose petals, crushed into small flakes
25 g Ground pistachio
75 g White chocolate, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C.
2. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT cooking oil in a bowl together with Seri-Aji® Tepung Goreng Pisang 150g. Mix well.
3. Add in cooking oil and knead until it forms into a dough.
4. Scoop 1 tsp dough and roll into a ball. Gently flatten it with a fork.
5. Bake for 8 minutes at 170°C or until golden brown. Let it cool.
6. Dip ¼ to ½ part of the cookies with white chocolate and sprinkle with ground pistachio and edible dried rose petals. Let it set before storing.
7. Ready to serve.
8. Tips: Do not over-knead, it may cause your cookies’ texture to be hard. Cooking time depends on the heat distribution in your oven.

*This recipe produces 45 pcs cookies.

For more recipes, you can visit here: https://smartcooking.com.my/en/contest/cny-ajinomoto-lecreuset/

As the festive season approaches, embrace the richness of flavour with Ajinomoto and join us in celebrating Chinese New Year in style. Don’t miss out on the chance to win exciting prizes in our CNY Ajinomoto x Le Creuset Buy & Win Contest! Participate now, explore new recipes, and let Ajinomoto be your partner in creating unforgettable culinary moments. Happy Chinese New Year from Ajinomoto!