The mother of all get-togethers, as the name suggests, is a meal where food is made in abundance.
Leftovers are eaten the following day to symbolise excess of wealth overflowing into the new year. From the usual suspects to the unconventional, here are some popular reunion dinner favourites.
1. Yee sang
The ultimate Chinese New Year colourful salad is a seasonal must-have combining ingredients such as pomelo, crackers and slices of raw fish. Often the first dish to kick off the feast, the tossing takes precedence over taste. — Picture from Instagram (@antararestaurant)
A whole roasted duck or chicken is a crowd pleaser and fuss-free store-bought favourite that guarantees plenty of leftovers. — Instagram (@dhs0520
In Chinese, yu translates to surplus and is served to symbolise good luck. Silver pomfret – one of the most sought-after fish during Chinese New Year with a jaw-dropping price tag — is lovely when steamed Teochew style with preserved sour plums, spring onions and ginger with a dash of Shaoxing wine. — Instagram (@jenni_30)
The traditional Hakka and Cantonese surf and turf communal dish features a treasure trove of ingredients such as pork, lamb, beef, chicken, shark's fin, ginseng, mushroom, crab, bean curd and more. Pretty much anything and everything goes. — Instagram (@lhotelislandsouth)
5. Braised abalone with mushrooms and broccoli
Most families will pull out at all the stops and luxury ingredients such as abalone. There are many ways to prepare the shellfish but it is a sure win when paired with mushrooms and broccoli. — Instagram (@top_hongkong_restaurants)
Over the years, steamboat has become a popular choice for reunion dinners. Easy-to-prepare with minimal effort, most ingredients are store-bought and it is a great way to get everyone to participate at the dinner table. — Instagram (@realjoean99)
Locally known as siew yuk, a well-seasoned slab of pork belly and crispy crackling is hard to resist for those who love their pork. — Instagram (@cnlulaby)
A cold and light dessert like this sweet, refreshing soup made with dried or canned longan and red dates is the best way to end a heavy meal. — Instagram (@cleozhuo)
Fried marinated tamarind prawns is a Peranakan staple that is hard to miss at reunion dinners. — Instagram (@feliciakitschen)
In place of traditional Chinese dishes with auspicious names, some families prefer to serve something like a Christmas roast dinner. After all, what matters most is spending time with family. — Instagram (@julskitchen)
from Malay Mail Online | Eat/Drink http://ift.tt/2neDS7n
Source: The Malay Mail
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