{"id":159784,"date":"2018-02-05T14:02:30","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T06:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=159784"},"modified":"2022-09-26T13:38:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T05:38:07","slug":"dbs-discounts-chinese-new-year-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/dbs-discounts-chinese-new-year-snacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Chinese New Year snacks from pineapple tarts to love letters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can tell Chinese New Year is coming when Singapore\u2019s streets and malls are decked in bright lanterns and festive decor, and suddenly everyone\u2019s into special CNY treats such as pineapple tarts, love letters and <em>bak kwa<\/em>. If you\u2019re wondering just what these festive foods are, and why Singaporeans are willing to queue for hours for the best (seriously, we do), then read on. <\/p>\n<p>Pssst&#8230; If you\u2019ve got a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbs.com.sg\/personal\/cards\/credit-cards\/default.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DBS or POSB card<\/a>, we\u2019ve lined up some perks when you purchase these snacks!<\/p>\n<h3>Pineapple tarts<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is it:<\/strong> Bite-sized, buttery pastries typically topped or filled with sweet pineapple jam. They even come in flavours ranging from kaya to earl grey!<br \/>\n<strong>Why we eat it:<\/strong> The Chinese are huge fans of homonymic symbolism. Pineapple tarts are known as <em>ong lai<\/em> in Hokkien and <em>wong lai<\/em> in Cantonese, and both sound like \u201cprosperity arriving\u201d in the respective dialects \u2013 making these an essential (and delicious) part of the festivities.<br \/>\n<strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.dbs.com.sg\/deal_item.html?id=6613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bakerzin<\/a> for fun pineapple and ingot-shaped ones \u2013 they are sure to be a hit with the kids and adults. <\/p>\n<h3>Bak kwa<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is it:<\/strong> Barbecued pork jerky with an irresistibly sweet and smoky flavour.<br \/>\n<strong>Why we eat it:<\/strong> This popular CNY delicacy has its roots in China\u2019s Fujian province, where it was only served during special occasions like Chinese New Year.<br \/>\n<strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> You can\u2019t go wrong with<em> bak kwa<\/em> specialists <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.dbs.com.sg\/deal_item.html?id=6617\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bee Cheng Hiang<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.dbs.com.sg\/deal_item.html?id=6596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fragrance<\/a>, local brands that are synonymous with Singapore\u2019s heritage.<\/p>\n<h3>Nian gao<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is it:<\/strong> A sweet glutinous rice cake that can be served steamed, deep fried, or with coconut.<br \/>\n<strong>Why we eat it:<\/strong> Symbols of prosperity are an integral part of Chinese culture, so it comes as no surprise that the <em>nian gao<\/em>\u2014which can be literally translated as \u2018new year, new heights\u2019\u2014is a Chinese New Year favourite.<br \/>\n<strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> For an unorthodox take on the sweet treat, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.dbs.com.sg\/deal_item.html?id=6715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel<\/a> for variations with cempedak and yam. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160231\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160231 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-Takeaway-Goodies.jpg\" alt=\"Pan Pacific CNY DBS love letters POSB Honeycombers\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-Takeaway-Goodies.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-Takeaway-Goodies.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-Takeaway-Goodies.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stocking up on your CNY snack supplies? Pan Pacific Singapore\u2019s love letters also come in hampers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Love letters<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is it:<\/strong> Crispy, wafer-thin egg rolls.<br \/>\n<strong>Why we eat it:<\/strong> These delicious pastries were once believed to be a discreet way for lovers to exchange sweet nothings. It may sound cheesy to non-romantics, but we still can\u2019t resist the idea of eating them!<br \/>\n<strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.dbs.com.sg\/deal_item.html?id=6662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pan Pacific Singapore<\/a>\u2019s classic love letters are impressive, to say the least \u2013 it also comes in fuss-free hampers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_160232\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-160232\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160232 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/02\/Colony-Bakery-Chilli-Prawn-Rolls_.jpg\" alt=\"CNY DBS prawn rolls colony POSB Honeycombers\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/02\/Colony-Bakery-Chilli-Prawn-Rolls_.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/02\/Colony-Bakery-Chilli-Prawn-Rolls_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/02\/Colony-Bakery-Chilli-Prawn-Rolls_.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-160232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stocking up on prawn rolls? Get them in a Peranakan-inspired tin by Colony Bakery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Prawn rolls<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is it:<\/strong> Tiny, deep fried spring rolls with sambal shrimp fillings<br \/>\n<strong>Why we eat it:<\/strong> Talk about counting ourselves lucky \u2013 these tasty morsels are packed with auspicious symbols! The shrimp represents happiness and good fortune, while the spring rolls are reminiscent of gold bars.<br \/>\n<strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.dbs.com.sg\/deal_item.html?id=6699\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Colony Bakery<\/a> does handmade ones, packed in a charming Peranakan-inspired tin that\u2019s sure to delight your guests.<\/p>\n<h3>PERKS!<\/h3>\n<p>We know you want them all now; we\u2019ve got special discounts on your favourite CNY snacks from our recommended stores when you use a DBS credit or debit card! Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.dbs.com.sg\/cny2018.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">list<\/a> for full details, including beauty perks for a gorgeous CNY \u2018do, and brand new d\u00e9cor for the holidays.<\/p>\n<p><em>This article is sponsored by DBS.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can tell Chinese New Year is coming when Singapore\u2019s streets and malls are decked in bright lanterns and festive decor, and suddenly everyone\u2019s into special CNY treats such as pineapple tarts, love letters and bak kwa. 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