{"id":6655,"date":"2020-01-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6655"},"modified":"2020-01-20T11:29:21","modified_gmt":"2020-01-20T11:29:21","slug":"lucky-foods-to-eat-during-chinese-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/01\/lucky-foods-to-eat-during-chinese-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Lucky Recipes to Eat During Chinese New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year, the Chinese Zodiac honours the Year of the Rat\u00a0and celebrations begin on 24th January (Chinese New Year’s Eve) and continue until 8th February!<\/p>\n

Food plays an important role during Chinese New Year and certain foods have a symbolic meaning of luck and auspiciousness that are popular and essential during the festival.\u00a0Other dishes, such as rice balls, are eaten to symbolise family and togetherness during the festive period. We’ve picked out our favourite recipes for you to try with the kids this Chinese New Year!<\/p>\n

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Dumplings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Did you know that Dumplings Legend in London’s China Town makes over 8000 every day? That’s a lot of dumplings.
\nChinese dumplings typically represent wealth when eating during the Chinese New Year, and can be cooked either by boiling, steaming, drying or baking.<\/p>\n

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Spring Rolls\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Spring rolls are eaten during Chinese New Year as a symbol of wealth and prosperity.The’re eaten to welcome and bless the new Spring season, hence the name! It doesn\u2019t take much to make a spring roll, but they never fail to be delicious.<\/p>\n

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Steamed Fish<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A whole steamed fish is a staple for New Year celebrations and is traditionally served during Chinese New Year to symbolise prosperity. It’s easy to make and is usually steamed, then topped it with spring onions,\u00a0 ginger, along with chopped\u00a0 coriander.<\/p>\n

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Noodles<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noodles during Chinese New Year are typically longer than usual to represent longevity and happiness. These can reach almost 2ft in length and are usually referred to long-life noodles! There’s also great flexibility for sides and ingredients so whatever you and the kids enjoy. Plus did you know\u00a0that many of vegetables and meats have symbolic meanings as well.<\/p>\n