The Top Ten Dishes That Bring Luck

No other people value and put more emphasis on lucky food than Chinese people. They tend to eat certain food on special holidays merely because they believe that the dishes can bring luck and happiness to them. It has become a tradition to Chinese people to enjoy lucky food on such holidays as the Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Day, etc. In this passage I would like to give an introduction of “The Top Ten Dishes That Are Supposed to Bring Luck”. The list is the result of a public opinion poll. Hoping this kind of information can send a blessing to you everyday.



Sixi Ball
Health Index: ★★★☆
Popularity index: ★★★☆
Festive degree: ★★★★☆

The so called Sixi means happiness adds happiness. The ball is also called "Mariko", a symbol of unity and happiness. When the New Year is approaching, the family members far away are coming back together, Sixi, which represents unity and happiness, is the best food for them to express their wishes..



Rich chicken Health Index: ★★★★
Popularity index: ★★★★
Festive degree: ★★★★☆

In China, chicken also means “home”. When the husband and wife, together with all other family members, sit around the table and eat the chicken, it means that happiness, harvest and richness can be expected in the next year. And eating the rich chicken means becoming richer, earning more money in the future.

Squirrel mandarin fish
Health Index: ★★★★☆
Popularity index: ★★★★★
Festive degree: ★★★★

As we all know, the fish is the essential food in the New Year Evening’s table, since fish is pronounced “Yu” in Chinese, which means the family has something left for the next year. This appetizing and tasty dish, not only has good meaning, but also has crisp and delicious taste. But remember that never finish the whole fish because it is so delicious, and be sure to leave some remaining. After all, the remaining means good luck and no one wants to lose it.

Winter bamboo shoots meat
Health Index: ★★★★★
Popularity index: ★★★☆
Festive degree: ★★★☆

It is so appropriate to use bamboo to symbolize “climb”. No matter students in school, youth in the company, or the family members, they all want to rise to a higher level in the coming year. And winter bamboo shoots is a delicious dish with rich nutritional value and Chinese feature. It is rich in protein and amino acids, vitamins, and calcium, phosphorus, iron and fiber. The bamboo also will helpful for digestion.

Rice pudding
Health Index: ★★★
Popularity index: ★★★★
Festive degree: ★★★★★

This food is particularly attractive to children. Eight kinds of food gathered, means rich reunion. Early dates Takako's festivity, gold osmanthus of wealth, beauty Longan reunion, barley's health and longevity ... ... The series of blessings, all together, make people believe in a better and brighter future.

Caramelized apple
Health Index: ★★★☆
Popularity index: ★★★★
Festive degree: ★★★☆

“Candied apple” is a dish that is suitable for both the youth and the elderly. “Apple” in Chinese means peaceful, and perhaps this is the most basic and simplest pray. With unique golden caramelized apple flavor, this dish tastes sweet and delicious.



Spinach soup
Health Index: ★★★★★
Popularity index: ★★★★☆
Festive degree: ★★★☆

Spinach soup is also called "long life soup" in China. If Chinese people eat the sop, they will be blessed and have a long and healthy life.



Fa Cai soup
Health Index: ★★★★★
Popularity index: ★★★
Festive degree: ★★★

Fa cai soup has the same sound with the "rich soup" in Chinese. As long as one has eaten the rich soup, his/her financial resources will continue.

Tremella Lily Lian Zaigeng
Health Index: ★★★★☆
Popularity index: ★★★★☆
Festive degree: ★★★★

Sweet soup is a necessary part of each banquet. Tremella lily lotus itself is the "Love for All Seasons, and even be blessed with children." The sweet soup with white fungus and papaya not only has whitening effect, but also implies gold and silver.



Dumpling
Health Index: ★★★★
Popularity index: ★★★★☆
Festive degree: ★★★

Because the dumplings shape like ingots, those who eat dumplings can make money in the next year. That’s exactly why dumplings have become a popular dish on Spring Festival Eve.

These pictures are took photo and edited by myself.