I’m tired of eating big fish and meat during the Chinese New Year, what should I eat?

When I was a child, I would eat big fish and meat during the Chinese New Year in my hometown in the countryside. My family used to be relatively poor, and we only had fish and meat during the Chinese New Year. We couldn’t eat meat at ordinary times, so I didn’t feel tired at all at that time. Now that living conditions have improved, the Chinese New Year is the same as usual. Fish and meat are usually available. Instead, I prefer to eat light vegetables, such as potatoes, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, celery, lettuce, etc.

Every year on New Year’s Eve, my family will prepare a large table of delicious dishes, such as braised pork, braised fish, spicy chicken and various cold dishes. Generally speaking, there will be ten dishes on the table, which means everything is perfect. Let’s talk about the protagonist of the table.

1. Braised pork is basically served at my house during the Chinese New Year, and it is suitable for all ages. The braised pork has some salty taste and less sweetness. The braised pork with thin skin, tender meat and bright red color contains the meaning of prosperity. I hope the business will be prosperous in the coming year. The braised pork should be cooked deliciously and not greasy.

2. Braised fish. On New Year’s Eve dinner, fish will appear on every household’s table, including pickled fish, braised fish, fish head with chopped pepper, etc. Fish means there will be more than enough every year, and everyone hopes to have more than enough every year.

3. Cold dishes are refreshing and appetizing. We will also prepare some during the Chinese New Year, such as cold preserved eggs, cold shredded vegetables, and cold lettuce. Here I wish you all a happy New Year, a happy family, a prosperous business, and a prosperous Year of the Ox.