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5. Don't eat
1. Tofu (don't eat):
Tofu is considered unfit on the traditional first day of the lunar month. According to the traditional concept, the soft and slippery characteristics of tofu are easy to trigger the association of "slippery and slippery", and "slippery" and "decay" are homophonic, and in the new year, people want to avoid "slippery" luck, that is, avoid going downhill. Therefore, in order to bless a safe and smooth coming year, many families choose to avoid eating tofu on the first day of the lunar month.
2. Dog meat (not eaten):
Dog meat is a traditional ingredient in some areas, but it is taboo on the first day of the lunar month. Due to the close relationship between dogs and humans, people avoid eating dog meat on this day to show respect and commemorate the dog's loyalty.
3. Rabbit meat (not eaten):
Rabbit meat is considered an unlucky ingredient in some cultures because of its pronunciation similar to the word "spit". Avoid eating rabbit meat on the first day of the lunar month to avoid bad luck.
4. Cold food (not eaten):
During the cold winter months, people seek warmth, so avoiding cold foods is to protect the body from the cold. Avoiding raw and cold foods, such as coleslaw or cold drinks, can help keep your body warm.
5. Spicy food (not eaten):
It is not advisable to consume spicy food on the first day of the lunar month, as spicy food can irritate the digestive system and may cause discomfort. People choose light foods on this day to promote good health and smoothness.
Recommended Dishes:
1. Popcorn:
Popcorn is a light food with a crunchy texture and a sweet taste. It's an ideal snack for movies or parties, and can also be used as a delicious substitute on the first day of the lunar month.
Ingredients: corn kernels (corn seeds) to taste; Edible oil to taste; Salt (optional) to taste.
Production Steps:1Prepare a deep pot or frying pan, spread a thin layer of cooking oil on the bottom of the pot, the amount of oil should not be too much, and it can be spread about to the bottom of the pot.
2.Sprinkle the corn kernels (corn seeds) evenly over the bottom of the pan, not too thick, so that you won't be able to burst all of them when you burst.
3.Cover the pot and turn on medium-low heat.
4.Wait for the corn to start bursting, while gently shaking the pan to heat the corn evenly.
5.When the popping sound stops and the interval becomes longer, turn off the fire and wait a while to make sure all the corn has burst.
6.Open the lid and treat you to the aroma of cornflower.
Tips: 1) Oil temperature control: The temperature of the oil should not be too high, nor too low, about between medium and low heat, so as to avoid the popcorn being blackened or fried.
2) Use a lid: Be sure to cover the pot during the stir-fry process to avoid splashing the cracked corn kernels around.
3) Various flavors: If you like, you can sprinkle some salt, sugar, or other seasonings after the popcorn is out of the pan to add flavor.
4) Storage: If there is leftover, you can keep the popcorn in an airtight container to preserve its freshness.
2. Fried soybeans:
Stir-fried soybeans are crispy and delicious, rich in protein and nutrients. As a healthy snack, it not only satisfies cravings but also provides energy.
Ingredients: Dried soybeans to taste; Edible salt (optional) to taste; Edible oil to taste;
Production Steps:1Soak soybeans: Place dried soybeans in a container, add enough water, and soak for 6-8 hours or overnight. After soaking, the soybeans will become plump and soft.
2.Drain: Drain the soaked soybeans and prepare the wok for sauté pan.
3.Add oil to the hot pan: Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the wok and spread it out about the bottom of the pan. You can choose vegetable oil or olive oil, etc.
4.Stir-fried beans: Once the oil is hot, pour the drained soybeans into a pan and slowly sauté over medium-low heat. Do not put too many soybeans in one go, so as not to affect the evenness of frying.
5.Stir-fry evenly: Use a spatula or spoon to constantly stir-fry the soybeans to make sure they are evenly heated, while avoiding scorching or frying.
6.Sauté until golden brown: Keep stir-frying the soybeans until they are golden brown and slightly puffed up on the surface while giving off the aroma. This means that the soybeans have been stir-fried.
7.Seasoning (optional): After turning off the heat, you can sprinkle a small amount of salt into the fried soybeans if needed and mix gently to add flavor.
Tips: 1) Master the heat: When frying soybeans, the heat should not be too large, so as not to cause charring on the outside and raw on the inside. Continuous stir-frying over medium-low heat can make the soybeans more evenly fried.
2) Cool and store: After the fried soybeans are cooled, store them in an airtight container. Avoid moisture and direct sunlight to preserve its taste and freshness.
3) Add flavor: If you like, you can pre-mix some seasonings, such as five-spice powder, cumin powder, etc., before stir-frying soybeans to add different flavors.
3. Old vinegar peanuts:
Old vinegar peanuts are sweet and sour, rich in protein and vitamins. It is a traditional snack that is suitable as a casual snack during the Chinese New Year.
Ingredients: Raw peanuts (hulled) appropriate amount; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon aged vinegar; Salt to taste; Water to taste; Edible oil to taste;
Production Steps:1Blanch peanuts: Put the raw, hulled peanuts in a pot, add enough water, and bring to a boil over high heat. After boiling, blanch the peanuts over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes until the peanuts are soft and rotten. This step makes the peanuts more flavorful.
2.Drain: Remove the blanched peanuts, drain and set aside.
3.Fry peanuts: Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into a wok, put the blanched peanuts in the oil pan and fry them until golden brown, and remove them until the peanuts are crispy.
4.Sauce: In a separate container, mix light soy sauce, sugar, aged vinegar, salt and a little water and stir well to make a sauce for later use.
5.Mix well: Put the fried peanuts into the sauce and mix well so that each peanut is evenly coated with the sauce.
6.Simmer: Pour the well-mixed peanuts into the pot and simmer over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes to allow the peanuts to fully absorb the flavor of the sauce.
7.Allow to cool: After turning off the heat, let the vinegared peanuts cool naturally.
Tips: 1) Peanut processing: When frying peanuts, the heat should not be too large, so as not to scorch, and at the same time, make sure that the peanuts are fried thoroughly and crispy.
2) Seasoning: The proportion of ingredients in the sauce can be adjusted according to personal taste, and adding a little chili powder or peppercorn powder can also add flavor.
3) Preservation: After the old vinegar peanuts are completely cooled, put them in a dry and airtight container to avoid moisture and moisture.
Fourth, egg custard:
Egg custard has a delicate texture, is delicious and rich in protein. As a light dish, it is suitable for enjoying on the first day of the lunar month.
Ingredients: 3-4 eggs; water (or stock) 250 ml; Salt to taste; Cooking oil (or oil used to apply molds) to taste.
Production Steps:1Prepare the mold or bowl: Prepare a container, which can be a bowl or a mold, and apply it with a thin layer of cooking oil to prevent the egg custard from sticking.
2.Beat the eggs: Take a bowl, crack the eggs into the bowl, beat gently, then slowly pour in the water (or stock) and stir to combine.
3.Egg strainer: If you want egg custard to have a creamier texture, pour the egg mixture into a strainer and strain it to remove air bubbles or eggshell crumbs from the egg mixture.
4.Seasoning: Add salt to the egg mixture, season to taste, and stir well.
5.Pour into containers: Pour the flavored egg mixture into the prepared mold or bowl.
6.Steaming: Pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot, about two-thirds of the height of the mold, and put the mold into the steamer. After boiling water over high heat, turn to low heat, put in the mold and cover the pot, and steam for about 8-10 minutes.
7.Take out and taste: After steaming, open the lid of the pot and insert it with a bamboo skewer or toothpick, if there is no egg liquid sticking when pulling it out, it means that the egg custard is cooked. Remove and let cool before serving.
Tips: 1) Seasoning: The seasoning can be selected according to personal taste, for example, you can add a little chicken essence or shiitake mushroom essence to increase the taste.
2) Master the heat: When steaming the egg custard, the heat should not be too large, so as to avoid the rough taste of the egg liquid due to the high temperature and coagulation too quickly.
3) Mold selection: You can also choose a small bowl or small cup to fill the egg wash separately to make individual portions of small egg custard, which is more convenient to eat or eat.
5. Rice cakes:
Symbolizing reunion and auspiciousness, rice cakes are traditional Chinese New Year foods. It has a soft and glutinous taste, can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried and other ways to eat, and is commonly found in Chinese New Year's Eve dinner and family dinners on the first day of the lunar month.
Ingredients: rice cake to taste; Meat (chicken, pork, etc.) to taste; Vegetables (cabbage, carrots, etc.) to taste; Edible oil to taste; Salt to taste; Soy sauce to taste; Onions, ginger and garlic Appropriate amount.
Production Steps:1Prepare the ingredients: Cut the rice cake into small pieces and set aside, wash and slice the meat and vegetables for later use.
2.Stir-fry meat and vegetables: Heat oil in a pan, add green onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, add meat and stir-fry until brown, then add vegetables and stir-fry for a while.
3.Seasoning: Add salt and soy sauce to taste, add water or stock according to personal taste, and stir-fry the meat dish until cooked through.
4.Add the rice cakes: When the meat and vegetables are cooked, put the sliced rice cakes into the pot and stir-fry evenly.
5.Simmer: Add an appropriate amount of water, cover the pot and simmer for a while until the rice cake is soft and flavorful.
6.Serve in a pot: Put the fried rice cake in a bowl, sprinkle with chopped green onion or coriander, and serve.
Tips: 1) Rice cake selection: There are various choices of rice cakes, including Korean rice cakes, ordinary white rice cakes, etc., and you can choose different kinds of rice cakes according to your personal taste.
2) Stir-fry time: The time of stir-frying should be mastered to avoid too long and the rice cake will be too soft and glutinous or mushy.
3) Pairing ingredients: Fried rice cakes can be paired with a variety of favorite ingredients, such as seafood, vegetables, etc., for a more diverse taste.
*As one of the traditions of the Chinese Lunar New Year, "eating" is not only a taboo in food, but also a reflection of the inheritance of past culture and New Year's blessings. On this day, people celebrate the New Year with auspicious ingredients such as popcorn, fried soybeans, vinegared peanuts, egg custard and rice cakes, which are not only delicious but also represent good wishes for a happy and auspicious future. Keeping in mind the "** eating" is not only a respect for tradition, but also a prayer for a safe and auspicious new year. May on the first day of the lunar month, we usher in a new year of happiness, peace and auspiciousness.