Eating dumplings on the first day of the new year, the old man said that he would not eat them on the first day of the new year, and he would not be poor all year round, what is the meaning?
First, let's take a look at why you can't eat three specific dumpling fillings on New Year's Day:
1.Cucumber: Cucumber-filled dumplings are delicious and many people love to eat them! However, try not to eat cucumber-filled dumplings on the first day of the Lunar New Year. On the one hand, because it is an out-of-season vegetable, eating more is not beneficial to the body; On the other hand, cucumber is in homonym for"Yellow"It does not match the auspicious and festive atmosphere of the New Year, so it is not suitable for consumption during the Spring Festival.
2.Lotus Root Filling: Lotus root is a porous plant that is used in folk culture"Porous"Meaning"Fleeing money"。Therefore, eating dumplings filled with lotus root on the first day of the Lunar New Year would be considered unlucky, as it would lead to ruin.
3) Sauerkraut and plum filling: Sauerkraut filling is one of the favorite dumpling fillings of northeasterners. However, sauerkraut is easily reminiscent"Sour and poor", and the plum is"Lack of abundance"synonymous with . Therefore, both of these fillings are believed to bring bad luck for the New Year and should not be eaten on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Knowing the dumpling fillings that are not suitable for eating, let's take a look at which dumpling fillings people usually choose on the first day of the Lunar New Year to symbolize auspiciousness:
1. Leek egg shrimp Three fresh filling: the filling made of leeks, eggs and shrimp, meaning"Abundant financial resources", because"Leeks"with"long"Homonym, symbolizing the wealth of the widespread. This dumpling filling is delicious and nutritious, and is loved by people.
Production mode:
1.Wash and chop the leeks, wash the prawns, marinate in cooking wine for 15 minutes with salt, cut into small pieces, put the eggs in a bowl, add salt and beat them, pour them into a pot and stir, let them cool for later use.
2) Mix the leeks, prawns and eggs, add salt, light soy sauce, sesame oil and cooking oil, stir well, put in the dumpling wrappers and cook.
The second is cabbage beef filling: mixed cabbage and beef to make a filling, meaning"100 shots", because"Cabbage"with"Hundred"Homonym, implying wealth in all directions, cattle and horses.
Instructions: 1) Wash and chop the cabbage, chop the beef, put it in a bowl, add an appropriate amount of chili water, and stir until the meat filling absorbs all the chili water.
2.Mix cabbage and beef, add salt, ginger, green onion, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil and cooking oil, mix well, wrap in dumpling wrappers and cook.
Lamb Carrot Filling: A mixture of lamb and carrots, meaning"Sanyang Kaitai", symbolizing festivity. In traditional Chinese culture, mutton has the meaning of praying for blessings, so this dumpling filling is also loved by people.
Detailed method: 1Wash the mutton, knead it into a meat filling, wash and peel the carrots, first knead them into thin strips, put them in a pot of boiling water, take them out after scalding the water, cut them into small particles, put them into the mutton filling, add an appropriate amount of chili water in a small amount many times, and stir until the chili water is completely absorbed by the meat filling.
2) Mix the lamb and carrots, add salt, minced green onion, minced ginger, chili, soy sauce, sesame oil and cooking oil, mix well, put in the dumpling wrappers and cook.
On a festive day like the first day of the Lunar New Year, choosing an auspicious dumpling filling can not only add to the festive atmosphere, but also wish a prosperous and joyful new year. Therefore, whether it is the traditional leek egg and shrimp dumplings, cabbage beef dumplings, or mutton and carrot dumplings, they are all indispensable delicacy on the table on the first day of the Lunar New Year. In the new year, let's gather with our families, enjoy delicious food, and look forward to a happy and happy future.