Shredded carrots and lime add a zesty earthiness while crushed golden crackers and peanuts add a nutty crunch. Most chants are wordplays on the ingredient names. Meghan Poh, a Singapore-based designer and illustrator, told Al Jazeera that assembling yusheng can be an exciting communal ritual for families.Īccording to the 24-year-old, auspicious phrases are often chanted with the addition of every ingredient as yusheng is assembled. Sliced raw fish is central to the dish, and bright salmon has long been the go-to option. In Cantonese, the word for fish sounds like the word for abundance. It is believed to have been introduced by Cantonese and Teochew immigrants. This colourful raw fish salad with fresh vegetables is popular in Malaysia and Singapore. Here is a look at some Lunar New Year dishes and what they symbolise: Guests toss an 88kg (194lb) plate of yusheng, or raw fish, during a dinner ahead of the Lunar New Year in Singapore Yusheng Keep reading list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Auspicious but unlucky: The perils of a lunar new year dragon baby boom list 2 of 4 Mid-Autumn festival: Why Asia goes mad for mooncakes list 3 of 4 Photos: The delicious foods of the Lunar New Year list 4 of 4 What is the Lunar New Year? Traditions and celebrations explained end of listįood is a central part of the Lunar New Year experience with signature dishes prepared specifically for the occasion.
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