Dry January is almost over, and it’s time to rev those party engines for the upcoming CNY festivities. There’s no doubt that many of these upcoming reunion dinners will be chockablock full of hotpot gatherings and more━here’s a list of the best appliances you’ll need for your CNY dinners if you’re going to host.
1. Bear Steamboat with BBQ Grill
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The Bear Steamboat with BBQ Grill is perfect for mid-sized gatherings of 5 to 7 people, with a 3L hotpot capacity and super cute retro green colour that’ll stand out in a minimalist white home, or blend right into a colourpop kitchen. You won’t have any dissatisfied guests with both a deep hotpot and generously sized grill tray that’s 30cm long━they can pick their cooktop of choice, or have the best of both.
With separate temperature knobs for both parts of this appliance, you can rest assured that nothing’s going to spill over or get burnt.
Buy Bear Steamboat with BBQ Grill.
Price: $78
2. Mayer Induction Cooker
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You might find it unwieldy to have a whole integrated hotpot and grill sitting around the house, consider instead a portable Mayer induction cooker that’ll serve you well even outside of the CNY festivities. Its auspicious red base makes this a standout appliance to have on your reunion dinner table, while the sleek anti-scratch glass top ensures that cleanups are a breeze.
Plus, this comes with a stainless steel pot━what’s not to love about gaining an extra pot for your kitchen?
Price: $62
3. Midea Split Double Flavour Hot Pot
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Go from zero to bubbling hot in just 6 minutes with the Midea Split Double Flavour Hot Pot so nobody’s left hangry and impatient at your CNY reunion dinner. This massive 8L pot has 2 separate compartments and a 9cm depth so there’ll be plenty of soup and less refilling required.
What’s great is the rectangular shape of this pot, which creates more room than the usual semi-circular hotpots━this is good for up to 10 people.
Buy Midea Split Double Flavour Hot Pot.
Price: $112
4. KITH PyroGlow Electric Smokeless Grill
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For larger CNY reunion dinners, consider having a separate grill and hotpot setup. Skip the smoke and splatter of traditional grills, especially if you’re hosting in your brand new home, with the KITH PyroGlow Electric Smokeless Grill.
Its patented 360° auto-rotate grill pan ensures that everything on the grill is evenly cooked, while the infrared technology means there’s 99.9% less smoke than traditional grills.
Buy KITH PyroGlow Electric Smokeless Grill.
Price: $179
5. Instant Pot RIO
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Save on counter space and time if you’re doing the cooking yourself this CNY with the Instant Pot RIO, a 7-in-1 multi-cooker that promises to save up to 80% on energy, and is said to be 70% faster than traditional cooking methods. This means your lor bak can be ready in just a fraction of the time it’ll take on the stove.
Buy Instant Pot RIO.
Price: $199
6. OXO Good Grips Spiralize Grate & Slice Set
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PSA: You can make your own yusheng at home this CNY with the OXO Good Grips Spiralize Grate & Slice Set. Skip the ready-made stuff and use this easy all-in-one set to thinly slice your carrot and radish to ensure they’re extra fresh. It comes in a nifty little package to put away after use, while the included base means you won’t have to worry about catching all the veggies as they’re cut.
Buy OXO Good Grips Spiralize Grate & Slice Set.
Price: $44.77
6. Aerogaz Portable Ice Maker
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Appliances for food aside, you’ll be happy to know that the Aerogaz Portable Ice Maker can restock your ice supply in as little as 9 minutes so you won’t have to send a runner out to 7-11 to buy bags of ice.
As we all know, iced drinks are a must-have at all CNY dinners, even in spite of the chilly weather this January. With its handy 22cm x 29cm x 28cm size, this appliance deserves a spot on your counter, especially as we move into the hotter months to come.
Buy Aerogaz Portable Ice Maker
Price: $109
7. Cornell Cool Touch Double Wall Cordless Kettle
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Iced drinks aside, you can’t have CNY dinners without tea, and that’s where the Cornell Cool Touch Double Wall Cordless Kettle comes in. Its 1.5L capacity comes to boil in under 7 minutes, while its double-wall design means the kettle won’t be scalding hot when you handle it. Its sleek black outer makes it a chic addition to your kitchen counter too.
Buy Cornell Cool Touch Double Wall Cordless Kettle
Price: $28.80
8. Philips 4.2L 12-in-1 Airfryer
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While the Instant Pot can air fry, you’ll be forgiven for needing a separate air fryer such as the Philips 4.2L 12-in-1 Airfryer to get your finger foods ready in a jiffy—the Instant Pot can only do one thing at a time, after all. This airfryer’s 4.2L capacity is big enough to fry a hearty batch of ngoh hiang for your gatherings, without the need for oil splatter and careful minding.
Buy Philips 4.2L 12-in-1 Airfryer
Price: $85.44
9. Mistral High Velocity Power Fan
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It’s true that Singapore’s had a spate of cool weather recently, but with all the crowd in your home this CNY season, you’ll want a powerful ventilator to keep the house from overheating. The Mistral High Velocity Power Fan is just 8 inches big, but is packed with a cyclonic turbine blade and 60° oscillation so you can place this on a tabletop or on a shelf so the room stays breezy even with your hotpots and grills blasting.
Buy Mistral High Velocity Power Fan.
Price: $55
10. Philips Air Purifier
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The Philips 600i Air Purifier is small and compact, measuring in at 2.2kg and 24cm x 23cm x 34cm━but packs a punch with its ability to purify the air in rooms measuring up to 44sqm. It filters 99.7% of particles with a 2-layer filtration system so your home will be odour-, dust-, and bacteria-free even with all the cooking and guests in the house. It’s ultra quiet too, and energy efficient so you can leave it on while entertaining this CNY.
Price: $117.98
Best appliances for CNY reunion dinners
We’ve covered all the best appliances you’ll need for cooking and entertaining this CNY festive period━if you order them now, you’ll still get them in time before the reunion dinners start rolling around. Make use of festive vouchers to score even more discounts on the stated prices too.
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