Chinese New Year is definitely synonymous with gathering with family and enjoying Chinese New Year dishes. Do you wanna know some foods and dishes that always have during Lunar New Year festive in Indonesia?
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Welcoming Chinese New Year is usually celebrated by having a meal with our beloved family. So, food that always appears during Chinese New Year is definitely served special and different from the daily menu. Because the menus of these dishes are only available during Chinese New Year celebrations. Here are 10 Chinese New Year specialties and the philosophy behind these dishes.
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Mi Panjang Umur
Also known as Siu Mie. In Chinese tradition, Siu mie or long noodles symbolize longevity. Siu Mie is processed with special cooking spices. In celebration of Chinese New Year, it is forbidden to cook and serve cut noodles. Because it symbolizes short life.
Yu Sheng
Yu sheng is a salad that contains sliced vegetables and fruit. Well, usually there are those who add salmon or tuna. This food has a lucky meaning. Do you know? It turns out that there is a special tradition when consuming this one food, you know. The way to eat it is when they want to take Yu Sheng each family member has to lift it as high as possible. Because according to his philosophy, the higher a person lifts it, the higher the luck he will get. Also the greater the expectations that will come true.
Duck or Chicken
During Chinese New Year celebrations, of course, you often find duck or chicken cooked and served whole. This dish symbolizes loyalty and obedience. In Chinese culture, ducks or chickens are described as greedy animals. Therefore, eating duck or chicken at Chinese New Year celebrations has the goal of avoiding greed.
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Sup Delapan Bentuk (Eight Treasure Soup)
This food has its own uniqueness, which is made using eight basic ingredients. That's why this dish is called Eight Forms Soup. This Eight Shape Soup has the meaning of hope from a business or business so that it will grow more rapidly in the new year.
Kue Mangkuk (Kinda Cupcake)
Cupcakes are no less popular than basket cakes in Chinese New Year celebrations. Made from the basic ingredients of rice flour. In general, cupcakes are placed at the very top when assembling basket cakes. The shape is also colorful which is identical to the Chinese New Year. It is said that the more a person eats the petals from a cupcake, the luckier that person will be in the following year.
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Dumpling (Jiaozi)
Surely you are familiar with this one food. Usually, dumplings contain ground pork or beef mixed with vegetables such as cabbage and green onions. A dumpling is a symbol of family reunion which also represents a symbol of prosperity because its shape is similar to ancient Chinese money.
Mandarin Orange
Usually, before Chinese New Year, you will definitely find Mandarin Oranges being sold in many places, as well as being served. This orange symbolizes the prosperity of fortune that always grows. Mandarin oranges are also symbolized life and prosperity.
Lumpia (Spring Roll)
Spring rolls are usually filled with sliced pork, shrimp, black mushrooms, bean sprouts, and chives. Its shape is similar to a gold bar, making it believed to be a symbol of prosperity. If someone eats it during Chinese New Year celebrations, it is believed that it will add to the abundance of fortune.
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Kue Tang Yuang
Tang Yuan or better known as Wedang Ronde, is usually served with warm ginger sauce. This cake has a philosophy, namely as a binder or glue for family and relatives.
Menu Babi
For every Chinese New Year celebration, pork dishes are a must-menu. The typical Chinese New Year pork menu usually includes Roast Pork, Hong Pork, Pork Satay, and other pork dishes. The Chinese believe that eating pork during Chinese New Year is believed to bring good luck. Because pigs are likened to bags that hold sustenance. But there are also those who describe pigs as lazy animals. So by consuming it someone will avoid these properties.