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The most common Chinese New Year foods include dumplings, fish, spring rolls, and niangao. We've rounded up 7 essential Chinese, or Lunar, New Year dishes, and included the symbolism behind them all. 1. Fish — an Increase in Prosperity. In Chinese, "fish" (鱼 Yú /yoo/) sounds like 'surplus'. Fish is a traditional Chinese New Year dish on ...
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- Braised dried oyster with black moss (蠔豉與髮菜) Want to head into the new year blessed with prosperity and good fortune? Making a debut during the festival is braised dried oysters with iconic hair-like black moss (faat choi hou si).
- Chicken (雞) In the Canton area, chicken is a staple for celebrations, and Lunar New Year is no exception. It’s not just about the taste; in Cantonese, the word for chicken (gei, 雞) sounds similar to “family” (gaa, 家), symbolising family harmony and marital bliss.
- Crispy Pastry Dumpling (油角) If you have to save your quota for one deep-fried food, save it for yau gok. Yau gok are deep-fried dumplings especially unique to Canton areas.
- Fish (魚) Another must-have on the Lunar New Year table is a whole fish, of any kind. In Cantonese, ‘fish’ (yu, or yú in Mandarin) resonates with ‘surplus’ (jyu or yú, 餘), promising a year filled with abundance.
- Dumplings. Resembling coin purses, dumplings are said to bring wealth and prosperity in Chinese culture. Traditionally filled with a mixture of meat, tofu, egg, and/or vegetables, dumplings are a staple of Chinese cuisine and a must-have at every Lunar New Year table.
- Spring rolls. The crisp, golden shell of the fried egg roll symbolizes gold, and is meant to bring wealth and prosperity to those who eat them. Spring rolls are so popular on Lunar New Year that their name actually comes from one of the holiday’s titles — The Spring Festival.
- Tang Yuan. The shape and pronunciation of this traditional Chinese dessert symbolize unity, both with your romantic partner, and with your family. There is even a lucky saying that is traditionally expressed when eating this treat: “Tuántuán yuányuán,” which means, “Happy family reunion!”
- Bamboo shoots. Bamboo shoots are a traditional Chinese dish and are commonly enjoyed on the holiday. They symbolize well wishes and wealth. Bamboo shoots can be cooked in a variety of ways and are often prepared and served as a vegetable component in many dishes.
Feb 4, 2010 · Chinese New Year is thought to date back to the Shang Dynasty in the 14th century B.C. Under Emperor Wu of Han (140–87 B.C.), the tradition of carrying out rituals on the first day of the ...
Jan 31, 2024 · Chinese New Year 2024 will fall on Saturday, February 10th, starting the year of the Wood Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac, it is the year of the rabbit. Celebrations of Chinese New Year last for 16 days, from New Year’s Eve to the Lantern Festival. In 2024, these are the most important dates: Chinese New Year’s Eve: February 9th, 2024
