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
- Prepare dumplings by mixing ground meat and vegetables, wrapping them in dough, and boiling or frying.
- Steam a whole fish and serve it whole for prosperity.
- Cook sticky rice and shape it into a cake, then steam it until firm.
- Arrange fruits on a platter, placing oranges for wealth and apples for peace.
- Boil longevity noodles and serve them uncut for long life.
- Fry spring rolls until golden and crispy.
- 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