? First, deep-fried meatballs, commonly known as "broken meatballs" in southern Fujian, are mashed with three layers of meat, then horseshoes, mushrooms, garlic and some other seasoning powders are added, then kneaded into a round shape, dipped in a little fried powder when eating, fried in an oil pan until golden brown, and then served. In southern Fujian, New Year's Eve must be "broken", which means that in the new year, the whole family is round and round, happy and stable.
? The second course is glutinous rice stuffing in large intestine. Wash the pig's large intestine, then pour the glutinous rice into it, and then tie the two ends together to form a column. First, steam all the glutinous rice in the large intestine and put it in the fresh-keeping refrigerator for later use. Then take it out and slice it when you want to eat it. You can either steam it with sugar or fry it. This dish reminds Minnan people to encourage themselves at all times, to be a person with something in his stomach, to be thick and steady, and not to be vain. It is necessary to educate children, especially the younger generation whose values are still in the forming stage. When they grow up, they will naturally be more calm.
The third course is perch. Perch is more expensive. Usually, many ordinary people will buy some cheap small fish, but they will definitely buy good bass on New Year's Eve. Steamed bass is the best, and boiled soy sauce water is also acceptable. Visiting heaven and earth on New Year's Eve means that there is more than enough money every year and savings in the New Year, which is the expectation of Minnan people for a better life.
The fourth course is commonly known as fried wheat D, which means wheat cake in Mandarin. Is to use glutinous rice flour, add sugar, add flour, add water to knead it into a delicious taste, spread it out and make it into a round and thin shape, then fry it with low fire and less oil, and then take it out of the pot when both sides turn golden yellow. This dish was my favorite when I was a child. I can eat a lot of pieces before each farewell. Because of its sweetness, it was a rare snack for children in that poor age. This dish symbolizes that the future will be sweet and smooth.
The fourth course is sealed meat. Everyone knows that the meat seals in Tongan, Fujian are very famous. In fact, the meat seals in our town are also very famous. Every new year, every household will pickle a large plate of sealed meat, add some salt to it with star anise, fragrant leaves, cinnamon, soy sauce and beer, simmer it in a pot and cook it slowly. The meat is fat but not greasy, and it tastes delicious but doesn't flush the nose. Lean meat is soft and fragrant, and fat meat bounces, which is delicious. My brother and I can eat a catty and a half of sealed meat at a meal. This dish symbolizes that life will be rich and moist in the new year.
The fifth course is Guo. Pot is also a dish in the south, sometimes as a staple food. I don't know the specific method. My aunt and grandmother are both in charge. When made, it is a little light brown, or white. After steaming, you can directly cut it and eat it, or you can dip it in the sauce and fry it. Eating during the Spring Festival means that everything you do will bear fruit and have good results in the new year.