The fifth day of the Lunar New Year after the Spring Festival is called"Break five knots", symbolizing that people have broken all kinds of taboos and ushered in a new year. On this day, people perform two important rituals to welcome the god of wealth and throw away poverty. In addition, eating and drinking are also an integral part of the day. There's an old saying:"If you break five and eat three things, you will definitely be rich"。So, what exactly are these 3 things, and how to eat them?
On the morning of the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, people in the north usually eat a bowl of hot foodDumplings。Especially popular is:Sour soupDumplings, such an option is both warm and appetizing. After a few days of big fish and meat, eat a bowlSour soupThe dumplings are very comfortable. BecauseDumplingsComplementing the atmosphere of welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first month, their shape resembles ingots, implying that fortune is brought into treasure. Therefore,DumplingsIt is the first choice for food on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.
Extensions: ExceptSour soupIn addition to dumplings, there are many other flavorsDumplings, such as:LeeksStuffing、ShrimpStuffing、Porkstuffing, etc. Different fillings can be chosen according to personal tastes and preferences. ProductionDumplingsThe process is also fun to invite the family to work on the bagDumplings。Moreover,DumplingsThe fillings can be adjusted according to personal taste, add some of your favorite toppings to make:DumplingsTastes greater.
CabbageThe moral is:"Treasure", it is said to have eatenCabbageThere will be a lot of wealth to accumulate in the new year. In addition, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year is also a time when the body needs to recuperate, because during the Chinese New Year, a lot of high-fat, high-calorie foods are eaten, and the burden on the body is heavier. Eat something light at this timeCabbageto aid digestion.
Extensions: YesCabbageThere are many options for cooking. For example, it can be friedCabbage, willCabbageThe leaves and the vegetable gang are handled separately, rightCabbagehelp to cut the section, so that you can makeCabbageSauté for a smoother finish. You can also addCabbageCut into strips and prepare someMinced garlicwithDried red peppersStir-fry with hot oil and add seasonings. In addition,CabbageIt can also be used to make coleslaw, willCabbageCut into small pieces, withFungusEggsWait for the ingredients to mix together into the seasoned sauce and sprinkle at the endSesame seedsCan.
LeeksIt is a common vegetable with a good taste and a variety of cooking methods. In traditional culture,LeeksThe homonym with"Long"The same symbolizes the long-term accumulation of wealth. Therefore, it will alsoLeekscalled"Long-term wealth"。YesLeeksMake coleslaw, willLeekswithEggsFungusWait for the ingredients to mix together into the seasoned sauce and sprinkle at the endSesame seedsCan.
Summary: The fifth day of the Lunar New Year isTraditional festivalsAn important day in which people can break various taboos and welcome the new year. In addition to the rituals of welcoming the God of Wealth and throwing away the poor, eating and drinking is also an important part of the day. Eat dumplingsCabbagewithLeeksIt is a traditional custom on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, each with its own symbolic meaning and unique way of making. Hope for these traditionsGastronomyIt can bring people good luck and a good year.