Description
A traditional Chinese New Year reunion dinner brings family together to celebrate and share a festive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole fish (2–3 pounds)
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 pound of vegetables (bok choy, carrots)
- 1 pound of chicken
- 1 pound of shrimp
- 1 cup of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fish by cleaning and seasoning it.
- Steam the fish for about 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Stir-fry the vegetables with garlic and ginger.
- Cook the chicken and shrimp in soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Serve the fish, rice, chicken, and vegetables on a large table.
- Enjoy the meal with family and share blessings for the new year.
Notes
- Fish symbolizes abundance.
- Serve dishes that are auspicious for the new year.
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steaming and Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: reunion dinner, Chinese New Year, family meal