| Tradition is how we have gotten many of our | | | | garlic chives, 1 cup bean sprouts, ½ bell |
| menu items for holidays. Chinese New Year is no | | | | pepper, ¼ pound pork, 1 teaspoon chopped |
| different. Delicious Asian delicacies form a big part | | | | ginger, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, and a pinch |
| of Chinese New Year, and here are just a few | | | | cornstarch to create 24 spring rolls. You will also |
| ideas: | | | | need 24 wrappers. |
| Some items you may find during Chinese New | | | | Other menu items you may find at a traditional |
| Year are a vegetarian dish called jai, whole fish, | | | | Chinese New Year celebration include lettuce |
| chicken, nian gao, rice pudding, and man tou. The | | | | wraps, Lion's Head Meatballs, Pecking Duck, Sweet |
| menu items have more meaning than most foods | | | | & Sour Pork, and Tea Eggs. It is important |
| available at a traditional New Year in the United | | | | to note that most of the menu items will have |
| States. The Chinese believe their food symbolizes | | | | some significance to their culture and that is why |
| many things. Among the symbolization of food is | | | | it is made on the Chinese New Year. Rice pudding |
| the attitude that the amount of food prepared | | | | is considered a dessert among the Chinese and |
| shows abundance and wealth for the household. | | | | will complete the meal for you and your friends. |
| Spring rolls are another traditional and symbolic | | | | Whether you use these ideas or throw in some |
| food you may find on the menu for Chinese New | | | | of your own, with a bit of preparation and |
| Year. To make spring rolls you need 1 cup | | | | creativity you can serve up a Chinese New Year |
| shredded cabbage, ¼ cup shredded | | | | feast that will have your guests coming back for |
| carrots, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 4 Chinese | | | | more. |