SHANGHAI SPRING ROLLS – signify wealth because the deep fried rolls resemble gold bullions.
CLAMS – look like old Chinese silver ingots when they open, so they also signify prosperity. Eat them steamed or stir fried with black bean sauce.
WHOLE STEAMED FISH – symbolize abundance. The Chinese word for Fish (“YU”) is a homonym for abundance. This must be 
prepared as a whole fish, with head and tail intact. My favorite is live killed fish steamed the Cantonese way.ORANGES – signify good luck and are frequently given as gifts during the Chinese New Year. Clementines and tangerines are in season now, so serve them as a refreshing, low calorie dessert.
PEANUTS – symbolize long life. Serve dry roasted peanuts with cocktails before the meal or cook them into a dish like KUNG PAO CHICKEN (Szchuan chicken with peanuts).NOODLES – the long strands symbolize long life. Eat them stir-fried or in soup.
NIAN GAO – (sticky rice cakes) represent the sticking together of family and a good year to come. (Picture Left - Cantonese Style New Year Nian Gao).
Copyright© 2009 by Helen Chen. All rights reserved.
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NIAN GAO – (sticky rice cakes) represent the sticking together of family and a good year to come. (Picture Left - Cantonese Style New Year Nian Gao).Copyright© 2009 by Helen Chen. All rights reserved.
Helen's Asian Kitchen is not affiliated with Joyce Chen Products.
What type of wrappers do you think are best used for spring rolls?
ReplyDeleteDavid: I've found the best wrappers are made by Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte. Ltd. from Singapore. You can find their brand, Spring Home, in the freezer section at Asian markets. It's called "TYJ Spring Roll pastry." There are 25 very thin 8" square sheets per package. Hope this helps!
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