On 29 January 2025, Fiona Uyema ushered in the Lunar New Year on RTÉ’s Today Show with Maura and Dáithí, dazzling viewers with two festive favourites reinvented for the modern kitchen. Armed with her beloved Ninja air fryer, Fiona paid homage to the Chinese influence on Irish takeaway culture with a lighter, crisp-as-take-out dish:
She then showcased prosperity-symbolising golden dumplings—their delicate chicken and pak choi filling sealed into crunchy parcels, without a drop of deep-fry oil:
By fusing authentic flavours, cultural storytelling, and gadget-powered convenience, Fiona turned a weeknight cookery slot into a flavour-packed celebration of health, heritage, and the joy of gathering for Chinese New Year.
