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.
Contents
- 1. Bear steamboat with BBQ grill
- 2. Mayer foldable multi-functional ceramic cooker
- 3. Electric warming tray
- 4. KITH smokeless mini BBQ grill
- 5. Instant Pot RIO
- 6. OXO Good Grips Spiralize Grate & Slice Set
- 7. Aerogaz portable ice maker
- 8. Mistral high velocity power fan
- 9. Electrolux UltimateHome air purifier
- Most useful appliances for CNY reunion dinners
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, meaning 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: $79
2. Mayer foldable multi-functional ceramic cooker
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Chinese New Year always calls for an induction cooker. But why settle for an induction cooker, when Mayer gives you this 2-in-1 things of beauty. The Mayer Foldable Multi-Functional Ceramic Cooker ($123.69) will let you have your reunion hotpot on one side, and barbeque your meats on the other, all while saving you space on the table and in the kitchen.
Buy Mayer foldable multi-functional ceramic cooker.
Price: $123.69
3. Electric warming tray
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Bid your goodbyes to lukewarm meals with this electric warming tray ($49.12) that plugs in and promises to keep anything on its surface warm and toasty. It features 3 heat levels, is made of silicone, and the good part is that it’s portable in nature. This means that you can easily transform any surface into a countertop for food. Perfect for buffet-style parties that require dishes to be left out for the duration of the day.
Price: $49.12
4. KITH smokeless mini BBQ 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 smokeless mini BBQ grill ($89). 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 smokeless mini BBQ grill.
Price: $89
5. Instant Pot RIO
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 ($251.10) 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: $251.10
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 ($62.02). 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: $62.02
7. Aerogaz portable ice maker
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Appliances for food aside, you’ll be happy to know that the Aerogaz portable ice maker ($89.90) 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: $89.90
8. 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 table fan ($109) is just 8 inches big, but is packed with a cyclonic turbine blade and 70° 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: $109
9. Electrolux UltimateHome air purifier
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The Electrolux UltimateHome air purifier ($193) is small and compact, measuring in at 3.4kg, but packs a punch with its ability to purify the air in rooms measuring up to 30sqm. It filters 99.9% of particles with a 4-stage purification 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.
Buy Electrolux UltimateHome air purifier
Price: $193
Most useful appliances for CNY reunion dinners
We’ve covered all the best appliances you’ll need for cooking and entertaining this CNY festive period. And 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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