A bubbling steamboat may be the centerpiece of every Chinese New Year dinner, but everyone knows that the real star of the meal is abalone. The shellfish helps add a premium touch to every feast, and come chocked full of flavour and significance. Its name, when loosely translated from Mandarin, implies ringing in good fortune and abundance. And more importantly, it has a well-loved texture that’s soft and tender — yet versatile enough to add a touch of umami to any dish you choose to pair abalone with. 

This festive season, treat your loved ones to the abalone series from Kinohimitsu. With roots as a beauty and wellness brand, expect the same dedication to nourishment with its abalone preparation. Every can is made to retain the natural flavour of the seafood — without any bleaching agent; and has no added antibiotics, anti-bacterial agent, parasitic agent, and anti-fungal agent used. And the best part: they come packed in a beautiful gift box for easy gifting to loved ones, or as a convenient bundle to add a touch of luxury this festive season. 

Here are some of the ways the MissTamChiak team uses the Kinohimitsu range of abalone t...