21 Lunar New Year Recipes To Feast On

Lunar New Year is almost here.

The cultural celebration — which represents the start of a new year based on the lunisolar calendar— officially falls on January 28th. It’s traditionally celebrated in China, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as in countries with significant Chinese populations like Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Food plays a key role during the festivities, as many families will cook traditional dishes that incorporate ingredients believed to bring them luck, prosperity, and longevity in the coming year. Whether you’re hosting your own celebration this year or just wanting to know more, we’ve rounded up 21 dishes that are worth feasting on, below.

1. Korean Rice Cake Soup

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The tradition of consuming this soup, also known as Tteokguk, on New Year’s day symbolizes turning another year older. It’s also associated with purity, cleanliness, and longevity. Recipe here.

Beef Broth (you can also use anchovy broth)

1. 1/2 pound (230 grams) beef brisket (양지머리)
2. 1/2 medium onion
3. 5 – 6 cloves of garlic
4. 3 scallions – white parts
5. 1 – 2 tablespoons soup soy sauce
6. Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

1. Beef removed from the broth
2. 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3. 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
4. salt and pepper
5. 1 egg
6. 1 scallion
7. 1/2 sheet gim (nori)

Rice cakes (garae tteok)

1. 4 cups sliced garae tteok (rice cake)
2. (Soak in cold water for 10 to 20 minutes if hardened.)

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