7 recipes to ring in the Chinese New Year
Photo, Sian Richards.
Chinese New Year Foods
Tangerines and mandarins, for wealth and luck
Dumplings, for luck
Dumplings are considered lucky because they resemble the ancient Chinese currency of golden nuggets. Recipe: Chinese five-spice pork dumplings.
Lettuce wraps, for wealth
Lettuce wraps are also associated with wealth. They are commonly served because the Chinese word for lettuce sounds like "rising fortune." Recipe: Sesame chicken lettuce wraps.
Asian chicken noodle soup, for long life
Noodles represent a long life. Since the length of noodles refers to longevity, there is superstition attached to cutting your noodles. Recipe: Asian chicken soup.
Asian flatbread, just because
Though not traditionally served, Chinese scallion pancakes are a favourite at modern new year's feasts. Recipe: Asian flatbread.
Crispy szechuan duck with napa cabbage, for fidelity
Roasted duck, symbolizing fidelity, is essential at every Chinese New Year banquet. Recipe: Crispy szechuan duck.
Sesame cookies, for happiness and laughter
Traditionally, deep-fried sesame cookies are a staple dessert during Chinese New Year because they symbolize happiness and laughter. Recipe: Black sesame cookies.
This week marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, ushering in the Year of the Monkey. The highlights of this auspicious holiday are, naturally, the feasts that take place over the 15-day celebration. It’s a chance for family and friends to gather and toast to happiness, wealth and good health in the coming year.
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