Galbijjim, a braised beef short rib stew, is a hearty dish to share amongst friends and family around celebrations. Photo from Slurp Slurp (Chicago, IL) by Francis R Galbijjim These hand pulled noodles are commonly stir fried with other veggies and proteins. Photo from Marrizzang (Flushing, NY) by Steven L Longevity NoodlesĪs the name suggests, longevity noodles are eaten during joyous celebrations to bring a long life and prosperity. It’s filled with rice cakes (that resemble the old Korean coin currency), vegetables, eggs, and sometimes mandu (dumplings) mixed into a bone broth. This bowl signifies becoming a year older, good health, and a bright year ahead. This Korean rice cake soup is a staple among Seollal feasts. Photo from Banh Mi Oven (San Jose, CA) by business Tteokguk This dish is known to be extremely versatile as you can sweeten the cake by adding sugar on top or pair it with pickled veggies and fish sauce for a more piquant taste. Banh tet and banh chung are distinguished by the South and North Vietnam with subtle differences such as their shape (cylindrical versus square) and the type of leaves they are wrapped in (banana versus la dong). Check out which local businesses are serving them in your area on Yelp! Banh Tet or Banh ChungĪ Vietnamese savory cake offered to the ancestors at Tet that is sticky rice filled with mung beans and then wrapped in leaves to boil to perfection. We’ve rounded up 10 dishes for you to try during this Lunar New Year celebration. The cuisine from each country differs slightly, but with one commonality it’s always in abundance. For instance, this year marks the Year of the Rabbit for those following the Chinese zodiac, but for Vietnamese, it is the Year of the Cat. Within each, there is some variation in traditions. This holiday is celebrated by many Asian countries such as Vietnam, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, and is commonly known as Tet, Seollal, Chinese New Year, and Spring Festival. Plum blooms, which represent fearlessness and trust, and the water narcissus, which is believed to be a “blossom of favorable luck,” are incorporated into decorations as well.Get ready to feast as Lunar New Year is coming! Following the lunisolar calendar, Lunar New Year officially starts on January 22 this year. “Good Luck,” written in Chinese characters on red, precious stone molded paper, and “fortunate oranges” are additionally regularly observed around the house this season. Pancit (long noodles) is also enjoyed to help bring a healthy, long life and good luck. Typically eaten dishes are sticky rice dishes, such as biko, bibingka, and nian gao, because it’s believed to help bind families. The table is filled with round-shaped fruits-a tradition that originates from China-as the shape represents good fortune. The most traditional celebration is called Media Noche, where Filipino families come together for a celebratory midnight feast. Giving them is believed to bring good luck and long life to the giver and receiver. Elders also hand out red envelopes (Ang Pao) containing money to children. Spectators crowd the streets to watch the Parades of Dragons and Lions, a colorful performance accompanied by drums and cymbals, and the Lantern festival. Most Filipinos flock to Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world, for the Lunar New Year. When the clock strikes midnight in the Philippines, children and adults will jump for joy, as it’s said that it will make them grow taller. (Credits: George Calvelo/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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