Chinese New Year 2013

[jpr54_1]

Are u preparing any special dishes>

I am going to Chinese Market in Sunrise to purchase whole fish to prepare.

[chowser]

Huge feast at my inlaws who cook for days. Lion head meatballs, nian go, noodles, shrimp/scallop/broccoli stir fry/ various fish (whole and fried filet), egg rolls (my mil's are the best), duck, roast chicken, fried steak w/ onions, but it varies. I usually bring dessert. I used to try to make it chinese, like those fried smiling sesame cookies, almond cookies, custard/coconut tarts but now I make whatever is requested. Probably cheesecake.

[jpr54_1]

what are your favorite dishes?
what foods do u expect to be served?

[ipsedixit]

My favorite food is White Rabbit Candy ... 5 or 6 of them stuffed into my mouth at one time! [blushing]

Actually, in all seriousness, it's either Fa-Gao (發粿) or Longevity Peach Buns (壽桃包).

On the savory side, it's the dumplings my mom makes. Always just *this* much better than mine. And I'm always hoping and looking for that one dumpling with the hidden coin or treasure in it.

[ricepad]

Lo Han Jai, also sometimes known as "Buddist's Delight" since it's supposedly vegetarian. (Not sure how that jives with the dried oysters that are a common ingredient, tho!) LHJ looks awful - like it's been eaten once already - but it is wonderful.

[ricepad]

My mom, too, will be preparing a huge meal. Then I'm organizing a lunch for co-workers with another huge meal next week, after which we'll slip into a food coma.

[Bacardi1]

We'll most likely be dining out - as we usually do - at one of our two favorite spots.

[ipsedixit]

My mom cooks up a feast.

Dumplings and a whole fish are obligatory (even though she's vegetarian).

[ChiliDude]

I will be meeting some former coworkers for lunch who are of Chinese heritage at a local Chinese restaurant.