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traditional chinese new year food display

traditional chinese new year food display: 7 joyful dishes


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 people 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A traditional Chinese New Year food display features various symbolic dishes that represent good fortune and prosperity.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 pieces of dumplings
  • 1 whole fish
  • 1 plate of sticky rice cake
  • 1 platter of fruits (oranges and apples)
  • 1 bowl of longevity noodles
  • 1 plate of spring rolls
  • 1 bowl of sweet rice balls

Instructions

  1. Prepare dumplings by mixing ground meat and vegetables, wrapping them in dough, and boiling or frying.
  2. Steam a whole fish and serve it whole for prosperity.
  3. Cook sticky rice and shape it into a cake, then steam it until firm.
  4. Arrange fruits on a platter, placing oranges for wealth and apples for peace.
  5. Boil longevity noodles and serve them uncut for long life.
  6. Fry spring rolls until golden and crispy.
  7. Make sweet rice balls by mixing glutinous rice flour with water, shaping them, and boiling until they float.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Arrange the dishes attractively for a festive look.
  • Consider including red decorations for good luck.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Boiling, Steaming, Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 90g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: traditional, Chinese, New Year, food, display