Lunar New Year Recipes
Celebrate Lunar New Year with traditional and modern dishes that symbolize prosperity, longevity, and togetherness.
Ingredients
Featured Dishes
- Dumplings (Jiaozi) Symbolize wealth and prosperity.
- Longevity Noodles Represent long life; served uncut.
- Steamed Fish Signifies abundance and prosperity.
- Nian Gao (Glutinous Rice Cake) Symbolizes growth and advancement.
- Tang Yuan (Sweet Rice Balls) Served in sweet soup; represents family unity.
Instructions
- Prepare symbolic dishes such as dumplings, noodles, and fish to honor tradition and invite prosperity for the year ahead.
- Decorate with red lanterns and paper cuttings to bring good fortune and joy.
- Share a reunion meal with family, emphasizing togetherness and gratitude.
- Serve sweet desserts like Nian Gao or Tang Yuan to symbolize a sweet year to come.
Notes
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, marks the start of a new year on the lunar calendar. Celebrations last up to 15 days and include food, family gatherings, and traditional customs.