These 8 Chinese New Year recipes signify prosperity, happiness, abundance and more. Plus, they’re healthier than takeout. - NBCNewsBETTER
In Chinese culture, the new year begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar, which falls on January 25 this year. The celebration continues for 15 days.
Low says the reunion dinner, held the day before the new year starts, is the biggest feast of the year. “It’s a huge celebration,” she says. “The family all comes back and gathers together.” The first two days of the new year are spent visiting family and friends, and the adults give money to the children, typically in red envelopes. On the 15th day people often celebrate byHere, Low shares accessible versions of some of her favorite recipes, and says it’s common to make dishes like these anytime during the 15-day celebration. “They mean something — fortune, longevity, health. In the 15 days you want to eat something that will bring you good luck,” she says.
You can save time by buying potsticker wrappers in an Asian market instead of making them from scratch.Low says that dumplings are a must for a traditional Chinese reunion dinner. “It’s not so much about the food — it’s about the process,” she says. “Family members come from out of town and gather together in the kitchen to make everything from scratch.”
She says the dumplings can be formed into different shapes. The shape of an ancient Chinese gold ingot is popular, since it symbolizes prosperity and good fortune in the new year.
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