The most auspicious dishes, the traditions — and complications — behind them, and where to eat them in London
Eat the dumpling rainbow at this fashion-forward Chongqing and Sichuan noodle restaurant. All are handmade, filled with either Sichuan-spiced pork or chives and prawns.18-pleat steamed soupy perfection. There’s a reason why these Taiwanese treasures are so sought after around the world.This Acton restaurant is a double act between a Catonese and Sichuanese chef. The former presides over some imperious dumplings.
In Cantonese the word for fish — “yu” — sounds similar to the words wish and abundance, going hand-in-hand with “leen leen yow yu” — another traditional Chinese saying meaning to have abundance, success and wealth year after year. As a result, it’s customary to serve fish at some point during a New Year meal. For bonus luck points, the fish should be served whole, with head and tail attached, which symbolises a good beginning and ending for the coming year.
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