Today is the 7th day of the Chinese New Year. It is also known as 人日. In other words, the birthday of all mankind. It is a popular Chinese tradition in Singapore and Malaysia to consume Yu Sheng on this day although Yu Sheng is vastly available through the 15 days of Chinese New Year . Yu Sheng is therefore a symbol of abundance, prosperity and vigour.
Yu Sheng means raw fish salad literally. It consists slices of raw fish mixed with various types of shredded vegetables and and a variety of condiments and sauces, each with its own auspicious symbolism.
My home-made Yu Sheng - a much colourful and flavourful version in comparison to those available from restaurants and supermarkets.
This version is amazingly pretty, refreshing and tasty. I received a thumb-up from everybody whom had tried this home-made dish.
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Ingredients :
- fresh sliced salmon
- shredded carrots
- shredded white radish
- shredded green cabbage
- shredded red cabbage
- finely chopped red, green, yellow capsicum
- coriander or chinese parsley
- pomelo pulps
- squeezed lemon juice
- toasted sesame seeds
- toasted and grounded peanuts
Other condiments (which are available in small containers from supermarkets during Chinese New Year period) can be added - it's your personal choice.
Sauce / Dressing :
- plum sauce (can buy bottled ones from supermarket)
- honey
- sesame oil
- white pepper
- cinnamon powder
- squeezed lemon juice
Simply stir mix everything in a separate bowl.
All diners stand up around the table to toss the shredded ingredients into the air with chopsticks while making auspicious wishes loud and clear.
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Adding on the toppings, condiments and sauce before tossing |
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After tossing.... 年年有余! |
Happy Birthday! And Cheers!
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