The New Year’s Eve dinner is the most important meal of the year for Chinese families. On this day, even family members who are thousands of miles apart will come together to enjoy this special meal. The New Year’s Eve dinner is an important manifestation of China’s “family” culture, where the family sits together to say goodbye to the last day of the year and welcome the new one through a feast of delicious food. This video will showcase how we prepare and make this important dinner. Please enjoy the feast of food preparation!
This image showcases a beautifully arranged Chinese New Year’s Eve dinner with a variety of traditional dishes. Some notable items include:
Spring Rolls (Chūnjuǎn, 春卷) – Symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
Braised Pork Trotter (Hóngshāo zhǐzhū, 红烧猪蹄) – A dish representing abundance and good fortune.
Steamed Fish with Chili (Qīngzhēngyú, 清蒸鱼) – Fish is essential in New Year’s dinners because “鱼” (yú) sounds like “余,” meaning surplus and prosperity.
Braised Beef or Lamb Slices – A hearty dish for family gatherings.
Stir-fried Shrimp with Vegetables – Bringing color and balance to the meal.
Eggplant in Garlic Sauce (Yúxiāng qiézi, 鱼香茄子) – A popular Sichuan-style dish.
Mixed Vegetable Stir-fry with Black Fungus (Mù’ěr, 木耳) – Adding texture and nutrition.
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