Yusheng meaning "raw fish" is a Chinese New Year dish, served traditionally on the seventh day of Chinese New Year or Ren Ri ("Everyman's Birthday"). It is a salad dish made of thin slices of raw fish and various spices, mixed with tossing actions by diners.
In Chinese legends, nuwa is the goddess who created the world. She created the animals on different days, and human beings on the seventh day after the creation of the world. For more information on the origins you can read from wikipedia.
Arranged on a large serving plate, the colourful array of ingredients include raw fish, shredded green and white radish drained of liquid, shredded carrots adding a bright orange tinge to the dish, pickled ginger, crushed nuts and pomelo. The ingredients are topped with various condiments including deep-fried flour crisps, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, cinnamon, pepper and other spices. All at the table would then jointly toss the salad with a generous portion of plum sauce and cooking oil to add sweetness and taste.
Now we toss the yusheng as high as possible for luck and as we toss, we need to chant "Lo Hei" which is cantonese toss for luck.
For more information on yusheng, you can view source from Infopedia.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Turkish Kebabs at Food Fair at Singapore River Hongbao 2009
This is one of the stalls at the food fair during the Singapore River Hongbao 2009. The economy may be bad but these stalls are making a lot of money during the fair.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Dried Melon Seeds
During chinese new year, dried melon seeds are a must. Melon seeds or gua zi can imply not only "many sons" but also "multiple coins". (Source: infopedia)
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Chinese New Year Lunch
Monday, January 26, 2009
Assorted agar agar and chendol agar agar agar
Friday, January 23, 2009
Singapore Muah Chee
This is fantastic about the internet. I found the recipe for muah chee from cookbake legacy.
Elephant Brand Glutinous Rice Flour
Fried Shallot Oil (can be purchased from NTUC supermarket)
Elephant Brand Glutinous Rice Flour
Fried Shallot Oil (can be purchased from NTUC supermarket)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Lunch at Balestier Hill Shopping Centre
Hubby craved for beef hor fun so we ended up at our favourite zi char stall at Block 1 Balestier Hill Shopping Centre (opposite Thomson Medical Center).
Followed by a cup of tea with milk
We also ordered wonton noodle from a nearby stall but it was not that fantastic although it comes with a nice plate.
Followed by a cup of tea with milk
We also ordered wonton noodle from a nearby stall but it was not that fantastic although it comes with a nice plate.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Da Zhong Guo in Chinatown Singapore
Da Zhong Guo pastry shop is famous for their nian gao during Chinese New Year and moon cake during moon cake festival. During these two festivals, queues can be expected at the shop. Da Zhong Guo has a very long history of selling pastry in chinatown.
I love the old fashioned cabinets and the shop was run by eldery boss and workers. Noticed those baskets on top of the cabinets. They are used during festivals or chinese festival. My mom had one of those traditional 3 tier baskets which was inherited by my brother.
I love the old fashioned cabinets and the shop was run by eldery boss and workers. Noticed those baskets on top of the cabinets. They are used during festivals or chinese festival. My mom had one of those traditional 3 tier baskets which was inherited by my brother.
Monday, January 12, 2009
High Tea Buffet at Chilli Padi Restaurant
My childhood friend, J and me were trying out the high tea buffet at Chilli Padi Restaurant. The price is quite cheap at only $8.60 (inclusive of service charge) but I wish they had more food.
The limited space for the buffet and the sitting arrangements are so close to each other that there are no privacy. The stranger next to you can listen to your conversation. I dont like the ambience in the restaurant.
Assorted Nonya Kuehs - yummy
Lotong to be taken with lemak (the lotong is a bit too hard)
Laksa (sour type like penang laksa not the singapore laksa)
Laksa
Chwee Kuay (a type of steam rice cake) and topped with chai poh (preserved vegetables)- this is very nice.
Curry Puffs
The only dish that looked very nonya to me must be the kuehs. I think the next time, I would have ala carte nonya at a nicer restaurant like the one in vivo city that I went to the last time.
The limited space for the buffet and the sitting arrangements are so close to each other that there are no privacy. The stranger next to you can listen to your conversation. I dont like the ambience in the restaurant.
Assorted Nonya Kuehs - yummy
Lotong to be taken with lemak (the lotong is a bit too hard)
Laksa (sour type like penang laksa not the singapore laksa)
Laksa
Chwee Kuay (a type of steam rice cake) and topped with chai poh (preserved vegetables)- this is very nice.
Curry Puffs
The only dish that looked very nonya to me must be the kuehs. I think the next time, I would have ala carte nonya at a nicer restaurant like the one in vivo city that I went to the last time.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Dim Sum at Crystal Jade-Plaza Singapura
Last weekend, we had dim sum for lunch. We ordered so many dishes and some comes in double or more...lol. My youngest son really can eat.
Beans - for starter
Egg tart-$3.40
Beans - for starter
Egg tart-$3.40
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