Lotus Seed
People believe that it's signify having many male offspring.
Ginkgo Nuts
Ginkgo nuts name as 白果 (bai gua) in Chinese.My mum will cook it every year with tong sui.Ginkgo nuts is good for health.It helps to relief asthma and long congestion.It also regulate blood flow and promote general longevity.This year,my bff came to my house and help me up.Thanks to him too.Well,ginkgo nuts represents silver ingots.So,when CNY,many people will eat it represent silver will come to you.=)
Black Moss Seaweed
Black moss seaweed or Black hair seaweed is an algae and is eaten on Chinese New Year.Its Chinese name ''fa tsai'' (hair vegetable) which means prosperity,as in ''gong xi fa tsai'' and ''gong hei fa choy'' in cantonese,which is a greeting exchanged during chinese new year which means good luck and prosperity.It is a homonym for exceeding in wealth.
Dried Bean Curd
Bean curd sticks (known as “Teik Gah Kee” in Hokkien, or “Foo Chuk”in Cantonese) is eaten by people when Chinese new Year also.It is another homonym for fulfillment of wealth and happiness.
Bamboo Shoots
Bamboo shoots is low in fat and calories.It is a good source of fiber which helps keep a check on cholesterol levels and chronic constipation. It is a good source of potassium, it can aid in maintaining normal blood pressure and a steady heart beat.When CNY,people like to eat it too because it is a term which sounds like "wishing that everything would be well".
Fresh Bean Curd
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