The Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It is also a time for family reunion and joyful gathering.

On this special day, in addition to setting off fireworks and posting Spring Festival couplets, people also prepare a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner.

There are many rules for the traditional New Year's Eve dinner, and different places have different customs.

But no matter what, reunion and delicious food must be the constant theme.

Traditional food The traditional New Year’s Eve dinner is inseparable from various ingredients such as fish, meat, and vegetables.

Here are some must-have traditional delicacies.

Fish In Chinese culture, fish is a symbol of good luck, so fish must be included in the New Year's Eve dinner.

Moreover, the pronunciation of fish is similar to the lingering sound, which means "more than enough every year".

Traditional fish is steamed and served with onions, ginger, garlic and other seasonings, making it delicious.

Meat is also an indispensable ingredient, usually pork, beef, mutton, etc.

Pork is the most common, as the Year of the Pig is one of the traditional Chinese zodiac signs and also symbolizes harvest and happiness.

Traditional pork recipes include braised in soy sauce, sweet and sour, etc.

Vegetables Vegetables are a supporting role in the New Year's Eve dinner, but they are also very important.

Usually there are celery, cabbage, mushrooms, tofu, etc.

Vegetables can lighten the taste and add nutrition.

Modern cuisine As the times change, people's eating habits are also changing.

In addition to traditional delicacies, modern New Year’s Eve dinners also include some novel dishes.

Hot pot Hot pot is one of the most popular New Year’s Eve dishes in recent years.

There are many types of hot pot, including mandarin duck pot, spicy pot, etc.

Hot pot allows family members to sit together and cook ingredients together, increasing interaction and atmosphere.

Seafood Modern people are paying more and more attention to healthy eating, and seafood has become the first choice for many people.

Seafood is nutritious and delicious, such as lobster, crab, sea cucumber, etc.

But be aware that seafood needs to be handled and cooked with special care.

Western food Modern people's diet is becoming more and more international, and Western food has become a choice for New Year's Eve dinner.

For example, roast duck, steak, pasta, etc.

Cooking Western food requires some special tools and skills, but it can also make the New Year's Eve dinner more diverse.

Finally, whether it is traditional food or modern food, the purpose of New Year's Eve dinner is to bring family members together to celebrate the New Year together.

In the process of preparing New Year's Eve dinner, not only can intimacy and interaction be increased, but Chinese food culture can also be passed on.

I wish you all good health and happiness in your family in the new year.