Mom preparing abalone 鲍鱼(bao yu) for family reunion dinner.ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
There's a reason why abalone is a popular dish during the Chinese New Year reunion dinner
bao= assurance , yu = surplus
Abalone in chinese new year cuisine has a symbolic meaning of "surplus assurance of good fortune in the year ahead".
It doesn't mean u will get assurance of good fortune, the name of the abalone indicates good blessings.
There's a reason why abalone is a popular dish during the Chinese New Year reunion dinner
bao= assurance , yu = surplus
Abalone in chinese new year cuisine has a symbolic meaning of "surplus assurance of good fortune in the year ahead".
It doesn't mean u will get assurance of good fortune, the name of the abalone indicates good blessings.
Braised Abalone with Chinese broccoli (Kai Lan) vegetable.
The name of the Chinese broccoli has a symbolic meaning of long life, it's often served on the table indicating blessings of long life for parents.
The name of the Chinese broccoli has a symbolic meaning of long life, it's often served on the table indicating blessings of long life for parents.
Chinese New Year Family Reunion Dinner 2013 on Chinese New Year Eve
Pic above: Prawns with wine & ginger, soy sauce chicken, braised abalone with chinese broccoli,
Fatt Choy (black moss) with mushrooms and soy sauce fish below.
Fatt Choy (black moss) is also a popular dish during Chinese New Year with a symbolic meaning of prosperity.
年年有鱼 nián nián yǒu yú (May There be Extra Fortune Every Year)
年 = year and 有= has 鱼=fish
The fish has a symbolic meaning of surplus that's why it's a must to have this dish during the family reunion dinner in most families who are celebrating chinese new year.
Mummy's home cooked version of abalone shark fin soup with crab meat, abalone, egg and vinegar to celebrate the new year
☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆
Pic above: Prawns with wine & ginger, soy sauce chicken, braised abalone with chinese broccoli,
Fatt Choy (black moss) with mushrooms and soy sauce fish below.
Fatt Choy (black moss) is also a popular dish during Chinese New Year with a symbolic meaning of prosperity.
年 = year and 有= has 鱼=fish
The fish has a symbolic meaning of surplus that's why it's a must to have this dish during the family reunion dinner in most families who are celebrating chinese new year.
Mummy's home cooked version of abalone shark fin soup with crab meat, abalone, egg and vinegar to celebrate the new year
☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆
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