What to eat when the dragon raises its head on February 2nd 1. Pork head meat Pig head meat symbolizes "dragon head". On February 2nd, no matter whether the family has money or not, they usually buy some pig head meat to eat, but our family only eats it by ourselves

The pig head left at home was because a New Year pig would be killed to celebrate the New Year, and the pig's head happened to be kept on February 2nd to be cooked and eaten cold.

It means starting from scratch in the new year and going smoothly.

2. Dumplings: Dumplings symbolize "dragon ears". Because the shape of dumplings is similar to dragon ears, they are called "dragon ears". Moreover, dumplings have always had auspicious meanings, such as those filled with meat and vegetables.

Dumplings mean "wealth" and abundant wealth, so whenever there is an important festival, the whole family has always made a meal of dumplings to celebrate.

3. Yuanxiao In Sichuan, Yuanxiao symbolizes "dragon's eye" because the shape of Yuanxiao is as round and shiny as an eye, like a dragon's eye.

In addition, the Lantern Festival means the reunion of the delegation, and it can also be regarded as a good luck. On this day, adults will let the children eat a few more, hoping that the children will be like longans after eating, with light and connotation in their eyes.

4. Noodles Noodles symbolize "dragon beards". In addition to dumplings and Lantern Festival, the staple food on February 2nd also includes noodles, and the thinner the better, such as "dragon beard noodles". Dragon beard noodles are generally popular in Guangzhou, and the noodles are thin.

Like silver thread, it becomes soft after being exposed to water and is not easy to break. Eating a serving of dragon beard noodles on this day can also be regarded as a beautiful meaning of "smoothness and everything goes well".

5. Eggs Eggs symbolize "dragon eggs". In our hometown, an egg will be boiled on the day when the dragon raises its head, and both adults and children in the family will eat it. Because the eggs are similar in shape, eggs are called "dragon eggs" on this day, which means

May your family be healthy and safe.

6. Spring pancakes Spring pancakes, also known as "dragon scales", are a kind of pancake from the north. They are usually made and eaten on the day of "beginning of spring", but they are also eaten on the day when the dragon raises its head. Because the outer skin of the pancake is as thin as a lin, it is called "spring pancake".

"Dragon Scale", this day is also called "Eating Dragon Scale". The common way to do this is to bake the cake, stir-fry some leek, bean sprouts, meat, vegetables and other ingredients in it and eat it, which means a good harvest and a symbol of wealth and happiness.