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Calculated Shard: 129 (from laksa026)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa129.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.simplyrecipes.com/lunar-new-year-recipes-8770169\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.simplyrecipes.com/lunar-new-year-recipes-8770169\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/lunar-new-year-recipes-8770169","crawl_time":1776358867,"first_indexed_time":1737392261,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,simplyrecipes!www,\/lunar-new-year-recipes-8770169 s443","src_root_hash":"9300760717581390129","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"13 Lunar New Year Recipes To Welcome the Year of the Snake","meta_descriptions":["Here are 13 recipes from various cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year, including insights into the traditions and tips for cooking."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Bring on wealth, good health, and all the luck!\nBy\nMyo Quinn\nMyo's recipes, writing, and food styling can be found on King Arthur Baking, Food Network, Delish, Food52, and more. She collaborated on the cookbook Delish Vegan Dinners and trained at Gramercy Tavern and Untitled at the Whitney Museum.\nPublished January 20, 2025\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\nJanuary 1, the Gregorian New Year, brings with it the promise of\nsalads\n,\nsmoothies\n, and more joy. About a month later (this year, it falls on January 29) Lunar New Year arrives. With it comes an abundance of foods that, depending on the culture, bring health and luck.\nFor Koreans like me, it's the biggest holiday of the year. I'm making\nmandu\n(dumplings) and\ntteokguk\n(rice cake soup) for my family to welcome in the year of the snake. If this millennia-old tradition is worth its weight, it will bring them great wealth, and they will live healthily until they are 100!\nHere are 13 recipes from various cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year, including insights into the traditions and tips for cooking.\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\"Fried spring rolls are typically eaten for the Chinese Lunar New Year because their shape and color are similar to that of a bar of gold, symbolizing wealth and prosperity for the new year.\" —Vivian Jao, Simply Recipes Contributor\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\"Traditional Chinese dishes are given significance not only because the dish looks impressive or tastes good but also often for the play on words in their names. The Chinese word for fish is a homophone for the word \nsurplus\n. Thus, you want to leave a little of the fish uneaten so that there will be surplus in the new year.\" —Vivian\nSimply Recipes \/ Vivian Jao\n\"The brands of wonton wrappers I see at my local supermarket tend to be too thick and heavy. The ones I buy are sold in the refrigerated section of Asian markets. They should be thin and square. I prefer the Twin Marquis brand square Hong Kong-style wonton wrappers. Shanghai wrappers are thicker.\" —Vivian\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\"There are two stories behind eating Nian Gao for the Lunar New Year. The first is that the translation is \"sticky cake\" with the homophones also meaning \"high year,\" a reference to advancement.\n\"The other story has to do with feeding the Kitchen God something sticky so his mouth is stuck shut and he can't report anything negative to the Gods.\"—Vivian\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\"During Tết, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, there are many meals to be had with family, close friends, and colleagues. These meals always include sticky rice, which can be part of a grand feast or as simple as a quick bite to offer guests who are passing by.\" —Uyen Luu, Simply Recipes Contributor\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\"Food is medicine in the Vietnamese culture. You are what you eat and what you eat is what you reap. This dish is rich with ingredients we value for their nutritional and medicinal benefits.\" —Uyen\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\"Low and slow. That’s the only way to braise the pork belly and eggs. Set the pot over the lowest heat with the lid on.\" —Uyen\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\"Everyone’s Mandu looks unique and has their own personal touch. Even if you don’t have any experience filling and shaping them, it shouldn’t cause you stress! It gets easier with practice.\" —Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee, Simply Recipes Contributor\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\"Although Mandu Guk is eaten throughout the year, for Lunar New Year Koreans add rice cakes called tteokguk tteok, which translates to “rice cakes for rice cake soup.” This makes me chuckle! The rice cakes make it a celebratory meal that symbolizes growing another year older.\" —Cecilia\n\"Tteokguk, always served on Seollal, is full of symbolism. The oval shape of the rice cakes symbolizes coins for prosperity. They are cut from long ropes of rice cakes—its length represents long life. The white color symbolizes purity and the fresh start of a new year.\" —Cecilia\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\"The ribs used for galbi jjim are cut shorter than the standard English-cut short ribs. They’re short and stocky, 1 1\/2 to 2 inches wide and 2 1\/2 to 3 inches high. \n\"If you can’t get to a Korean market, ask your butcher to cut English-cut ribs crosswise into halves or thirds. If you can find thicker flanken-style ribs, cut the ribs so there is one bone in each portion.\" —Vivian\nElise Bauer\n\"The predominant flavors in the soup are spicy and sour with earthy flavors from the mushrooms. The textures are also a contrast between silkiness from the tofu and egg and the crunchy, chewiness of the mushrooms.\" —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder\nMichelle Becker\n\"Set out a plate of these for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Almond cookies symbolize coins and will be sure to bring you good fortune.\" —Garrett McCord, Simply Recipes Contributor","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Content](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/lunar-new-year-recipes-8770169#skip-to-content)\n\nbutton\n\nbutton\n\n- [Recipe of the Day](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes-5090746)\n  - [Today’s Pick](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/smashed-bean-and-cheese-quesadillas-recipe-11895233)\n  - [Recipe Round-up](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/leftover-rice-recipes-11899012)\n  - [Surprise Me\\!](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/how-to-wash-asparagus-expert-11927717)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes-5090746)\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes-5090746)\n  - [Dinner](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/dinner-recipes-5091433)\n  - [Breakfast](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/breakfast-recipes-5091541)\n  - [Lunch](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/lunch-recipes-5091263)\n  - [Desserts](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/dessert-recipes-5091513)\n  - [Appetizers](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/snacks-and-appetizer-recipes-5090762)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes-5090746)\n- [In the Kitchen](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cooking-how-tos-5090751)\n  - [Recipe Collections](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipe-collections-5119362)\n  - [Tips & Techniques](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cooking-tips-and-techniques-5090748)\n  - [Ingredient Guides](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/ingredient-guides-5090749)\n  - [Cleaning & Organizing](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cleaning-and-organizing-8648889)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cooking-how-tos-5090751)\n- [Table Talk](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/table-talk-5206565)\n  - [Most Recent](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/most-recent-5121175)\n  - [News & Trends](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/news-and-trends-5206826)\n  - [Celebrity](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/celebrity-8779178)\n  - [Groceries](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/groceries-5206833)\n  - [Features](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/features-7558492)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/table-talk-5206565)\n- [The 2026 Freezies Awards](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/freezies-2026-11903212)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/freezies-2026-11903212)\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/about-us-5096129)\n- [My Saves](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/)\n\nSign up for a daily delivery of recipes, tips & stories\\!\n\nNewsletter\n\nYou are subscribed\\!\n\n[My Saves](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/)\n\n[Tired of losing recipes? Save your favorites on MyRecipes for free](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/authentication\/login?regSource=qsy7r8&isMyrecipes=true&utm_source=simplyrecipes&utm_medium=sitewidebanner)\n\n# 13 Lunar New Year Recipes To Welcome the Year of the Snake\nBring on wealth, good health, and all the luck\\!\n\nBy\n\n[Myo Quinn](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/myo-quinn-5196329)\n\n![Myo Quinn]()\n\n![Myo Quinn](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/0n90LDa04ExxSmXEGxSEMRtZ7NU=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/SRHeadshots-MyoQuinn2b-ce880f9bd09f4b0b89b729505c457df4.jpg)\n\n[Myo Quinn](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/myo-quinn-5196329)\n\nMyo's recipes, writing, and food styling can be found on King Arthur Baking, Food Network, Delish, Food52, and more. She collaborated on the cookbook Delish Vegan Dinners and trained at Gramercy Tavern and Untitled at the Whitney Museum.\n\nLearn about Simply Recipes' [Editorial Process](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/about-us-5096129#toc-editorial-guidelines)\n\nPublished January 20, 2025\n\n![Myo Quinn](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/t5wZOIsR4yRj-t4H2H9jL-GBuXU=\/40x40\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/SRHeadshots-MyoQuinn2b-ce880f9bd09f4b0b89b729505c457df4.jpg)\n\n![Myo Quinn](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/t5wZOIsR4yRj-t4H2H9jL-GBuXU=\/40x40\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/SRHeadshots-MyoQuinn2b-ce880f9bd09f4b0b89b729505c457df4.jpg)\n\nClose\n\n![Overhead view of Korean pork and chives dumplings on a plate.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/XnpuScn4QijmRCMYxQq_C2F_hDQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-FINAL-10-e93347fe704b42068d3d64411be6c02f.jpg)\n\n![Overhead view of Korean pork and chives dumplings on a plate.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/XnpuScn4QijmRCMYxQq_C2F_hDQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-FINAL-10-e93347fe704b42068d3d64411be6c02f.jpg)\n\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\nJanuary 1, the Gregorian New Year, brings with it the promise of [salads](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/salad-dressing-recipes-8721858), [smoothies](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/easy-smoothie-recipes-8721851), and more joy. About a month later (this year, it falls on January 29) Lunar New Year arrives. With it comes an abundance of foods that, depending on the culture, bring health and luck.\n\nFor Koreans like me, it's the biggest holiday of the year. I'm making [mandu](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/mandu-korean-dumplings-5212997) (dumplings) and [tteokguk](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/tteokguk-korean-rice-cake-soup-recipe-5212710) (rice cake soup) for my family to welcome in the year of the snake. If this millennia-old tradition is worth its weight, it will bring them great wealth, and they will live healthily until they are 100\\!\n\nHere are 13 recipes from various cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year, including insights into the traditions and tips for cooking.\n\n- ## [Fried Spring Rolls](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/fried-spring-rolls-recipe-5213485)\n  ![Overhead view of a platter of fried spring rolls with a dipping sauce on the platter and another dipping sauce next to it.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/-WQfOpp45Jr_i_8Lg3pYQLxUJ6I=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Spring-Rolls-LEAD-02-ca0698e5e983413cbcb693b49a7527c7.jpg)\n  \n  Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/fried-spring-rolls-recipe-5213485)\n  \n  \"Fried spring rolls are typically eaten for the Chinese Lunar New Year because their shape and color are similar to that of a bar of gold, symbolizing wealth and prosperity for the new year.\" —Vivian Jao, Simply Recipes Contributor\n- ## [Whole Steamed Fish](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/whole-steamed-fish-recipe-5212687)\n  ![Whole steamed fish](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/S9hPoSlPMIYTfGr9mhK_k8xQLGs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Steamed-Whole-Fish-LEAD-7-96a35d78f69c4df6bb220a97a8c6d7e7.jpg)\n  \n  ![Whole steamed fish](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/S9hPoSlPMIYTfGr9mhK_k8xQLGs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Steamed-Whole-Fish-LEAD-7-96a35d78f69c4df6bb220a97a8c6d7e7.jpg)\n  \n  Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/whole-steamed-fish-recipe-5212687)\n  \n  \"Traditional Chinese dishes are given significance not only because the dish looks impressive or tastes good but also often for the play on words in their names. The Chinese word for fish is a homophone for the word *surplus*. Thus, you want to leave a little of the fish uneaten so that there will be surplus in the new year.\" —Vivian\n- ## [Wonton Soup](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/wonton-soup-recipe-5212605)\n  ![Overhead view of a bowl of pork and ginger wontons in chicken soup.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/4VUGIOVxHOkBgtRM6CwH6rhP-xg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Wonton-Soup-LEAD-04-c8aac412f15444918b3b90f05ad32194.jpg)\n  \n  ![Overhead view of a bowl of pork and ginger wontons in chicken soup.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/4VUGIOVxHOkBgtRM6CwH6rhP-xg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Wonton-Soup-LEAD-04-c8aac412f15444918b3b90f05ad32194.jpg)\n  \n  Simply Recipes \/ Vivian Jao\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/wonton-soup-recipe-5212605)\n  \n  \"The brands of wonton wrappers I see at my local supermarket tend to be too thick and heavy. The ones I buy are sold in the refrigerated section of Asian markets. They should be thin and square. I prefer the Twin Marquis brand square Hong Kong-style wonton wrappers. Shanghai wrappers are thicker.\" —Vivian\n- ## [Nian Gao (Baked Sticky Rice Cake with Red Bean Paste)](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/baked-sticky-rice-cake-with-red-bean-paste-nian-gao-recipe-5213082)\n  ![Side view of red bean paste rice cake stacked on a plate.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/Vj4xSsqzxJWQw0uPSq3vIi02ygY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Rice-Cake-Red-Bean-Paste-LEAD-13-5251cb04f8e3483aab4744e9422e5c34.jpg)\n  \n  ![Side view of red bean paste rice cake stacked on a plate.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/Vj4xSsqzxJWQw0uPSq3vIi02ygY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Rice-Cake-Red-Bean-Paste-LEAD-13-5251cb04f8e3483aab4744e9422e5c34.jpg)\n  \n  Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/baked-sticky-rice-cake-with-red-bean-paste-nian-gao-recipe-5213082)\n  \n  \"There are two stories behind eating Nian Gao for the Lunar New Year. The first is that the translation is \"sticky cake\" with the homophones also meaning \"high year,\" a reference to advancement.\n  \n  \"The other story has to do with feeding the Kitchen God something sticky so his mouth is stuck shut and he can't report anything negative to the Gods.\"—Vivian\n- ## [Sticky Rice with Lạp Xưởng, Dried Shrimp, and Shiitake Mushrooms](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/sticky-rice-with-lap-xuong-dried-shrimp-and-shiitake-mushrooms-recipe-5213698)\n  ![Steamed rice with sausage, dried shrimp, and mushrooms](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/S6JDOzr1GNW4lAXkWkvq31yuJ9k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Sticky-Rice-Dried-Shrimp-LEAD-6-461a1c205f994334adf2f4386fc508dc.jpg)\n  \n  ![Steamed rice with sausage, dried shrimp, and mushrooms](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/S6JDOzr1GNW4lAXkWkvq31yuJ9k=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Sticky-Rice-Dried-Shrimp-LEAD-6-461a1c205f994334adf2f4386fc508dc.jpg)\n  \n  Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/sticky-rice-with-lap-xuong-dried-shrimp-and-shiitake-mushrooms-recipe-5213698)\n  \n  \"During Tết, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, there are many meals to be had with family, close friends, and colleagues. These meals always include sticky rice, which can be part of a grand feast or as simple as a quick bite to offer guests who are passing by.\" —Uyen Luu, Simply Recipes Contributor\n- ## [Lotus, Purple Sweet Potato, and Coconut Rice Pudding](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/lotus-purple-sweet-potato-and-coconut-rice-pudding-recipe-5213934)\n  ![Coconut rice pudding with lotus and sweet potato served in a bowl with a spoon.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/DZnU7u8A41Jp9dDjuCP8bK0ykrU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Lotus-Rice-Pudding-LEAD-10-a0712ecacd3c435c838e156c16f57b17.jpg)\n  \n  ![Coconut rice pudding with lotus and sweet potato served in a bowl with a spoon.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/DZnU7u8A41Jp9dDjuCP8bK0ykrU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Lotus-Rice-Pudding-LEAD-10-a0712ecacd3c435c838e156c16f57b17.jpg)\n  \n  Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/lotus-purple-sweet-potato-and-coconut-rice-pudding-recipe-5213934)\n  \n  \"Food is medicine in the Vietnamese culture. You are what you eat and what you eat is what you reap. This dish is rich with ingredients we value for their nutritional and medicinal benefits.\" —Uyen\n- ## [Thịt Kho Trứng (Braised Pork Belly and Eggs)](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thit-kho-trung-braised-pork-belly-and-eggs-recipe-5213892)\n  ![Pork belly and eggs braised in sweet coconut water in a bowl.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/CZ1biNKIn11ucOfuP_7CineSZ80=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Thit-Kho-Trung-LEAD-09-0f967b7226da44efa5be332c22eb0ad5.jpg)\n  \n  ![Pork belly and eggs braised in sweet coconut water in a bowl.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/CZ1biNKIn11ucOfuP_7CineSZ80=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Thit-Kho-Trung-LEAD-09-0f967b7226da44efa5be332c22eb0ad5.jpg)\n  \n  Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thit-kho-trung-braised-pork-belly-and-eggs-recipe-5213892)\n  \n  \"Low and slow. That’s the only way to braise the pork belly and eggs. Set the pot over the lowest heat with the lid on.\" —Uyen\n- ## [Mandu (Korean Dumplings)](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/mandu-korean-dumplings-5212997)\n  ![Overhead view of Korean pork and chives dumplings on a plate.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/XnpuScn4QijmRCMYxQq_C2F_hDQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-FINAL-10-e93347fe704b42068d3d64411be6c02f.jpg)\n  \n  ![Overhead view of Korean pork and chives dumplings on a plate.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/XnpuScn4QijmRCMYxQq_C2F_hDQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-FINAL-10-e93347fe704b42068d3d64411be6c02f.jpg)\n  \n  Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  [Mandu (Korean Dumplings) READ MORE:](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/mandu-korean-dumplings-5212997)\n  \n  \"Everyone’s Mandu looks unique and has their own personal touch. Even if you don’t have any experience filling and shaping them, it shouldn’t cause you stress! It gets easier with practice.\" —Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee, Simply Recipes Contributor\n- ## [Mandu Guk (Korean Dumpling Soup)](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/mandu-guk-korean-dumpling-soup-recipe-5213001)\n  ![Overhead view of a bowl of beef soup with dumplings.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/oEQCQF6ePuJoZeG3IqdFvgBjszk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-Guk-LEAD-08-b05bc837df6f4437aa31b21f6dd98326.jpg)\n  \n  ![Overhead view of a bowl of beef soup with dumplings.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/oEQCQF6ePuJoZeG3IqdFvgBjszk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-Guk-LEAD-08-b05bc837df6f4437aa31b21f6dd98326.jpg)\n  \n  Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/mandu-guk-korean-dumpling-soup-recipe-5213001)\n  \n  \"Although Mandu Guk is eaten throughout the year, for Lunar New Year Koreans add rice cakes called tteokguk tteok, which translates to “rice cakes for rice cake soup.” This makes me chuckle! The rice cakes make it a celebratory meal that symbolizes growing another year older.\" —Cecilia\n- ## [Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup)](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/tteokguk-korean-rice-cake-soup-recipe-5212710)\n  ![A table set with a bowl of Dduk guk (Korean rice cake soup) and spoons.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/tp_Ks0EpHDyEPZxt__u6wpmENIk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Korean-Rice-Cake-Soup-Tteokguk-LEAD-04-d0d955839c16440b87bfaec5cd21b574.jpg)\n  \n  ![A table set with a bowl of Dduk guk (Korean rice cake soup) and spoons.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/tp_Ks0EpHDyEPZxt__u6wpmENIk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Korean-Rice-Cake-Soup-Tteokguk-LEAD-04-d0d955839c16440b87bfaec5cd21b574.jpg)\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/tteokguk-korean-rice-cake-soup-recipe-5212710)\n  \n  \"Tteokguk, always served on Seollal, is full of symbolism. The oval shape of the rice cakes symbolizes coins for prosperity. They are cut from long ropes of rice cakes—its length represents long life. The white color symbolizes purity and the fresh start of a new year.\" —Cecilia\n- ## [Galbi Jjim 갈비찜 (Korean Braised Short Ribs)](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/kalbi-jjim-korean-braised-short-ribs-recipe-5213154)\n  ![Galbi jjim (braised short ribs) in a bowl along with rice.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/JbfaXJ-GmmtE6ykXAX4aDlj7DHs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Kalbi-Jjim-LEAD-03-5fd118cd3c5e4d40bf47381d472858d4.jpg)\n  \n  ![Galbi jjim (braised short ribs) in a bowl along with rice.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/JbfaXJ-GmmtE6ykXAX4aDlj7DHs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Kalbi-Jjim-LEAD-03-5fd118cd3c5e4d40bf47381d472858d4.jpg)\n  \n  Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/kalbi-jjim-korean-braised-short-ribs-recipe-5213154)\n  \n  \"The ribs used for galbi jjim are cut shorter than the standard English-cut short ribs. They’re short and stocky, 1 1\/2 to 2 inches wide and 2 1\/2 to 3 inches high.\n  \n  \"If you can’t get to a Korean market, ask your butcher to cut English-cut ribs crosswise into halves or thirds. If you can find thicker flanken-style ribs, cut the ribs so there is one bone in each portion.\" —Vivian\n- ## [Hot and Sour Soup](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/hot_and_sour_soup\/)\n  ![Sweet and sour soup in a bowl.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/grBmuWlQMmQ633n-m6Z0r4C2hkY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Hot-and-Sour-Soup-LEAD-3-06810a5edf894f40a0110e047be84663.jpg)\n  \n  ![Sweet and sour soup in a bowl.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/grBmuWlQMmQ633n-m6Z0r4C2hkY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Hot-and-Sour-Soup-LEAD-3-06810a5edf894f40a0110e047be84663.jpg)\n  \n  Elise Bauer\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/hot_and_sour_soup\/)\n  \n  \"The predominant flavors in the soup are spicy and sour with earthy flavors from the mushrooms. The textures are also a contrast between silkiness from the tofu and egg and the crunchy, chewiness of the mushrooms.\" —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder\n- ## [Chinese Almond Cookies](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/chinese_almond_cookies\/)\n  ![Almond cookies scattered on a rimmed plate.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/yGImnQiGmHAR0gLGi2ox3prJKcg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Chinese-Almond-Cookies-2-SEO-2-45e1a449d5a24849b39e210a8d28f761.jpg)\n  \n  ![Almond cookies scattered on a rimmed plate.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/yGImnQiGmHAR0gLGi2ox3prJKcg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Chinese-Almond-Cookies-2-SEO-2-45e1a449d5a24849b39e210a8d28f761.jpg)\n  \n  Michelle Becker\n  \n  [Get Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/chinese_almond_cookies\/)\n  \n  \"Set out a plate of these for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Almond cookies symbolize coins and will be sure to bring you good fortune.\" —Garrett McCord, Simply Recipes Contributor\n\nExplore More:\n\n- [In The Kitchen](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/cooking-how-tos-5090751)\n- [Recipe Collections](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipe-collections-5119362)\n\n[![A table set with a bowl of Dduk guk (Korean rice cake soup) and spoons.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/Y0xVvHbguYGcdOUfmv1aeDIdLy4=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Korean-Rice-Cake-Soup-Tteokguk-LEAD-04-d0d955839c16440b87bfaec5cd21b574.jpg) ![A table set with a bowl of Dduk guk (Korean rice cake soup) and spoons.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/Y0xVvHbguYGcdOUfmv1aeDIdLy4=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Korean-Rice-Cake-Soup-Tteokguk-LEAD-04-d0d955839c16440b87bfaec5cd21b574.jpg) Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup) 2 hrs](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/tteokguk-korean-rice-cake-soup-recipe-5212710)\n\n[![Vegan Stew Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/vG-b2NhjXrOh_MXiLf5QLZj2gUA=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__simply_recipes__uploads__2018__10__Lentil-Soup-LEAD-HORIZONTAL-0c270da8c29a42059fc38db7e6c42f3d.jpg) ![Vegan Stew Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/vG-b2NhjXrOh_MXiLf5QLZj2gUA=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__simply_recipes__uploads__2018__10__Lentil-Soup-LEAD-HORIZONTAL-0c270da8c29a42059fc38db7e6c42f3d.jpg) These 13 Recipes Will Bring You Luck in 2025](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes-that-bring-you-luck-8721860)\n\n[![Pork belly and eggs braised in sweet coconut water in a bowl.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/GeOU2c5WPNn34rGA6IT2-KKHweI=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Thit-Kho-Trung-LEAD-09-0f967b7226da44efa5be332c22eb0ad5.jpg) ![Pork belly and eggs braised in sweet coconut water in a bowl.](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/GeOU2c5WPNn34rGA6IT2-KKHweI=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Thit-Kho-Trung-LEAD-09-0f967b7226da44efa5be332c22eb0ad5.jpg) Thịt Kho Trứng (Braised Pork Belly and Eggs) 2 hrs](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thit-kho-trung-braised-pork-belly-and-eggs-recipe-5213892)\n\n[![Chào Gá (Vietnamese Rice Porridge) in a Bowl Surrounded a Bowl of Sauce](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/i57yKdu1nOwYnvXQwdN4mfGym6U=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Chao-Ga-LEAD-07-d25a241d5dcd49b88d093d6e62a69517.jpg) ![Chào Gá (Vietnamese Rice Porridge) in a Bowl Surrounded 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Thyme](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/c0BsG0n1Z0_4zDFrGFYpX5l7K3U=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Honey-Roasted-Chicken-LEAD-02-ab0b9fe9ce9543b4ac17235123deeb00.jpg) ![Sheet Pan Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Baby Potatoes, Apples, Shallots, and Thyme](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/c0BsG0n1Z0_4zDFrGFYpX5l7K3U=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Honey-Roasted-Chicken-LEAD-02-ab0b9fe9ce9543b4ac17235123deeb00.jpg) 9 Family-Friendly Rosh Hashanah Recipes for a Sweet New Year](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/rosh-hashanah-recipes-11806092)\n\n[![Overhead view of chocolate crinkle cookies on a lined baking pan](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/-hHj13_9zuMn3TBxjF59UYZvcv0=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Chocolate-Crinkle-Cookies-Lead-6-c6459f23b77e4af9b1de2af64110c0f5.jpg) ![Overhead view of chocolate crinkle cookies on a lined baking pan](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/-hHj13_9zuMn3TBxjF59UYZvcv0=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Chocolate-Crinkle-Cookies-Lead-6-c6459f23b77e4af9b1de2af64110c0f5.jpg) 25 Days of Christmas Cookies](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/25-days-of-christmas-cookie-recipes-11854610)\n\n[![Tamales in a bowl at a table setting with plates, mugs, fresh fruit, and a tamale on a plate](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/FqqS2ExLh_03kXg4ucx052hTn8M=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-15-Christmas-Dishes-LEAD-01-7d089db37745496f983ac0686d171e60.jpg) ![Tamales in a bowl at a table setting with plates, mugs, fresh fruit, and a tamale on a plate](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/FqqS2ExLh_03kXg4ucx052hTn8M=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-15-Christmas-Dishes-LEAD-01-7d089db37745496f983ac0686d171e60.jpg) 15 Traditional Christmas Foods From All Over the World](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/christmas-dishes-all-over-the-world-8410667)\n\n[![Pie with a whipped cream topping in a red dish and a slice missing](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/0v_khpY9RKZ0V-8oKH4yNqCFmG8=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Maple-Pudding-Pie-LEAD-1-a53a298ed2cd416fa6d91f4a40111fb5.jpg) ![Pie with a whipped cream topping in a red dish and a slice missing](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/0v_khpY9RKZ0V-8oKH4yNqCFmG8=\/390x260\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/Simply-Recipes-Maple-Pudding-Pie-LEAD-1-a53a298ed2cd416fa6d91f4a40111fb5.jpg) The 10 Recipes Our Editors Can't Wait to Make for 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She collaborated on the cookbook Delish Vegan Dinners and trained at Gramercy Tavern and Untitled at the Whitney Museum.\n\nPublished January 20, 2025\n\n![Myo Quinn](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/thmb\/t5wZOIsR4yRj-t4H2H9jL-GBuXU=\/40x40\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/SRHeadshots-MyoQuinn2b-ce880f9bd09f4b0b89b729505c457df4.jpg)\n\nSimply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n\nJanuary 1, the Gregorian New Year, brings with it the promise of [salads](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/salad-dressing-recipes-8721858), [smoothies](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/easy-smoothie-recipes-8721851), and more joy. About a month later (this year, it falls on January 29) Lunar New Year arrives. With it comes an abundance of foods that, depending on the culture, bring health and luck.\n\nFor Koreans like me, it's the biggest holiday of the year. I'm making [mandu](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/mandu-korean-dumplings-5212997) (dumplings) and [tteokguk](https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/tteokguk-korean-rice-cake-soup-recipe-5212710) (rice cake soup) for my family to welcome in the year of the snake. If this millennia-old tradition is worth its weight, it will bring them great wealth, and they will live healthily until they are 100\\!\n\nHere are 13 recipes from various cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year, including insights into the traditions and tips for cooking.\n\n- Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  \"Fried spring rolls are typically eaten for the Chinese Lunar New Year because their shape and color are similar to that of a bar of gold, symbolizing wealth and prosperity for the new year.\" —Vivian Jao, Simply Recipes Contributor\n- Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  \"Traditional Chinese dishes are given significance not only because the dish looks impressive or tastes good but also often for the play on words in their names. The Chinese word for fish is a homophone for the word *surplus*. Thus, you want to leave a little of the fish uneaten so that there will be surplus in the new year.\" —Vivian\n- Simply Recipes \/ Vivian Jao\n  \n  \"The brands of wonton wrappers I see at my local supermarket tend to be too thick and heavy. The ones I buy are sold in the refrigerated section of Asian markets. They should be thin and square. I prefer the Twin Marquis brand square Hong Kong-style wonton wrappers. Shanghai wrappers are thicker.\" —Vivian\n- Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  \"There are two stories behind eating Nian Gao for the Lunar New Year. The first is that the translation is \"sticky cake\" with the homophones also meaning \"high year,\" a reference to advancement.\n  \n  \"The other story has to do with feeding the Kitchen God something sticky so his mouth is stuck shut and he can't report anything negative to the Gods.\"—Vivian\n- Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  \"During Tết, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, there are many meals to be had with family, close friends, and colleagues. These meals always include sticky rice, which can be part of a grand feast or as simple as a quick bite to offer guests who are passing by.\" —Uyen Luu, Simply Recipes Contributor\n- Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  \"Food is medicine in the Vietnamese culture. You are what you eat and what you eat is what you reap. This dish is rich with ingredients we value for their nutritional and medicinal benefits.\" —Uyen\n- Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  \"Low and slow. That’s the only way to braise the pork belly and eggs. Set the pot over the lowest heat with the lid on.\" —Uyen\n- Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  \"Everyone’s Mandu looks unique and has their own personal touch. Even if you don’t have any experience filling and shaping them, it shouldn’t cause you stress! It gets easier with practice.\" —Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee, Simply Recipes Contributor\n- Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  \"Although Mandu Guk is eaten throughout the year, for Lunar New Year Koreans add rice cakes called tteokguk tteok, which translates to “rice cakes for rice cake soup.” This makes me chuckle! The rice cakes make it a celebratory meal that symbolizes growing another year older.\" —Cecilia\n- \"Tteokguk, always served on Seollal, is full of symbolism. The oval shape of the rice cakes symbolizes coins for prosperity. They are cut from long ropes of rice cakes—its length represents long life. The white color symbolizes purity and the fresh start of a new year.\" —Cecilia\n- Simply Recipes \/ Uyen Luu\n  \n  \"The ribs used for galbi jjim are cut shorter than the standard English-cut short ribs. They’re short and stocky, 1 1\/2 to 2 inches wide and 2 1\/2 to 3 inches high.\n  \n  \"If you can’t get to a Korean market, ask your butcher to cut English-cut ribs crosswise into halves or thirds. If you can find thicker flanken-style ribs, cut the ribs so there is one bone in each portion.\" —Vivian\n- Elise Bauer\n  \n  \"The predominant flavors in the soup are spicy and sour with earthy flavors from the mushrooms. The textures are also a contrast between silkiness from the tofu and egg and the crunchy, chewiness of the mushrooms.\" —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder\n- Michelle Becker\n  \n  \"Set out a plate of these for the upcoming Chinese New Year. 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Boilerpipe Text	Bring on wealth, good health, and all the luck! By Myo Quinn Myo's recipes, writing, and food styling can be found on King Arthur Baking, Food Network, Delish, Food52, and more. She collaborated on the cookbook Delish Vegan Dinners and trained at Gramercy Tavern and Untitled at the Whitney Museum. Published January 20, 2025 Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu January 1, the Gregorian New Year, brings with it the promise of salads , smoothies , and more joy. About a month later (this year, it falls on January 29) Lunar New Year arrives. With it comes an abundance of foods that, depending on the culture, bring health and luck. For Koreans like me, it's the biggest holiday of the year. I'm making mandu (dumplings) and tteokguk (rice cake soup) for my family to welcome in the year of the snake. If this millennia-old tradition is worth its weight, it will bring them great wealth, and they will live healthily until they are 100! Here are 13 recipes from various cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year, including insights into the traditions and tips for cooking. Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Fried spring rolls are typically eaten for the Chinese Lunar New Year because their shape and color are similar to that of a bar of gold, symbolizing wealth and prosperity for the new year." —Vivian Jao, Simply Recipes Contributor Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Traditional Chinese dishes are given significance not only because the dish looks impressive or tastes good but also often for the play on words in their names. The Chinese word for fish is a homophone for the word surplus . Thus, you want to leave a little of the fish uneaten so that there will be surplus in the new year." —Vivian Simply Recipes / Vivian Jao "The brands of wonton wrappers I see at my local supermarket tend to be too thick and heavy. The ones I buy are sold in the refrigerated section of Asian markets. They should be thin and square. I prefer the Twin Marquis brand square Hong Kong-style wonton wrappers. Shanghai wrappers are thicker." —Vivian Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "There are two stories behind eating Nian Gao for the Lunar New Year. The first is that the translation is "sticky cake" with the homophones also meaning "high year," a reference to advancement. "The other story has to do with feeding the Kitchen God something sticky so his mouth is stuck shut and he can't report anything negative to the Gods."—Vivian Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "During Tết, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, there are many meals to be had with family, close friends, and colleagues. These meals always include sticky rice, which can be part of a grand feast or as simple as a quick bite to offer guests who are passing by." —Uyen Luu, Simply Recipes Contributor Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Food is medicine in the Vietnamese culture. You are what you eat and what you eat is what you reap. This dish is rich with ingredients we value for their nutritional and medicinal benefits." —Uyen Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Low and slow. That’s the only way to braise the pork belly and eggs. Set the pot over the lowest heat with the lid on." —Uyen Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Everyone’s Mandu looks unique and has their own personal touch. Even if you don’t have any experience filling and shaping them, it shouldn’t cause you stress! It gets easier with practice." —Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee, Simply Recipes Contributor Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Although Mandu Guk is eaten throughout the year, for Lunar New Year Koreans add rice cakes called tteokguk tteok, which translates to “rice cakes for rice cake soup.” This makes me chuckle! The rice cakes make it a celebratory meal that symbolizes growing another year older." —Cecilia "Tteokguk, always served on Seollal, is full of symbolism. The oval shape of the rice cakes symbolizes coins for prosperity. They are cut from long ropes of rice cakes—its length represents long life. The white color symbolizes purity and the fresh start of a new year." —Cecilia Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "The ribs used for galbi jjim are cut shorter than the standard English-cut short ribs. They’re short and stocky, 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide and 2 1/2 to 3 inches high. "If you can’t get to a Korean market, ask your butcher to cut English-cut ribs crosswise into halves or thirds. If you can find thicker flanken-style ribs, cut the ribs so there is one bone in each portion." —Vivian Elise Bauer "The predominant flavors in the soup are spicy and sour with earthy flavors from the mushrooms. The textures are also a contrast between silkiness from the tofu and egg and the crunchy, chewiness of the mushrooms." —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder Michelle Becker "Set out a plate of these for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Almond cookies symbolize coins and will be sure to bring you good fortune." —Garrett McCord, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Learn about Simply Recipes' [Editorial Process](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/about-us-5096129#toc-editorial-guidelines) Published January 20, 2025 ![Myo Quinn](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/t5wZOIsR4yRj-t4H2H9jL-GBuXU=/40x40/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/SRHeadshots-MyoQuinn2b-ce880f9bd09f4b0b89b729505c457df4.jpg) ![Myo Quinn](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/t5wZOIsR4yRj-t4H2H9jL-GBuXU=/40x40/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/SRHeadshots-MyoQuinn2b-ce880f9bd09f4b0b89b729505c457df4.jpg) Close ![Overhead view of Korean pork and chives dumplings on a plate.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/XnpuScn4QijmRCMYxQq_C2F_hDQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-FINAL-10-e93347fe704b42068d3d64411be6c02f.jpg) ![Overhead view of Korean pork and chives dumplings on a plate.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/XnpuScn4QijmRCMYxQq_C2F_hDQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-FINAL-10-e93347fe704b42068d3d64411be6c02f.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu January 1, the Gregorian New Year, brings with it the promise of [salads](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/salad-dressing-recipes-8721858), [smoothies](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/easy-smoothie-recipes-8721851), and more joy. About a month later (this year, it falls on January 29) Lunar New Year arrives. With it comes an abundance of foods that, depending on the culture, bring health and luck. For Koreans like me, it's the biggest holiday of the year. I'm making [mandu](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/mandu-korean-dumplings-5212997) (dumplings) and [tteokguk](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/tteokguk-korean-rice-cake-soup-recipe-5212710) (rice cake soup) for my family to welcome in the year of the snake. If this millennia-old tradition is worth its weight, it will bring them great wealth, and they will live healthily until they are 100\! Here are 13 recipes from various cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year, including insights into the traditions and tips for cooking. - ## [Fried Spring Rolls](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/fried-spring-rolls-recipe-5213485) ![Overhead view of a platter of fried spring rolls with a dipping sauce on the platter and another dipping sauce next to it.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/-WQfOpp45Jr_i_8Lg3pYQLxUJ6I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Spring-Rolls-LEAD-02-ca0698e5e983413cbcb693b49a7527c7.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/fried-spring-rolls-recipe-5213485) "Fried spring rolls are typically eaten for the Chinese Lunar New Year because their shape and color are similar to that of a bar of gold, symbolizing wealth and prosperity for the new year." —Vivian Jao, Simply Recipes Contributor - ## [Whole Steamed Fish](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/whole-steamed-fish-recipe-5212687) ![Whole steamed fish](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/S9hPoSlPMIYTfGr9mhK_k8xQLGs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Steamed-Whole-Fish-LEAD-7-96a35d78f69c4df6bb220a97a8c6d7e7.jpg) ![Whole steamed fish](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/S9hPoSlPMIYTfGr9mhK_k8xQLGs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Steamed-Whole-Fish-LEAD-7-96a35d78f69c4df6bb220a97a8c6d7e7.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/whole-steamed-fish-recipe-5212687) "Traditional Chinese dishes are given significance not only because the dish looks impressive or tastes good but also often for the play on words in their names. The Chinese word for fish is a homophone for the word surplus. Thus, you want to leave a little of the fish uneaten so that there will be surplus in the new year." —Vivian - ## [Wonton Soup](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/wonton-soup-recipe-5212605) ![Overhead view of a bowl of pork and ginger wontons in chicken soup.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/4VUGIOVxHOkBgtRM6CwH6rhP-xg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Wonton-Soup-LEAD-04-c8aac412f15444918b3b90f05ad32194.jpg) ![Overhead view of a bowl of pork and ginger wontons in chicken soup.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/4VUGIOVxHOkBgtRM6CwH6rhP-xg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Wonton-Soup-LEAD-04-c8aac412f15444918b3b90f05ad32194.jpg) Simply Recipes / Vivian Jao [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/wonton-soup-recipe-5212605) "The brands of wonton wrappers I see at my local supermarket tend to be too thick and heavy. The ones I buy are sold in the refrigerated section of Asian markets. They should be thin and square. I prefer the Twin Marquis brand square Hong Kong-style wonton wrappers. Shanghai wrappers are thicker." —Vivian - ## [Nian Gao (Baked Sticky Rice Cake with Red Bean Paste)](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/baked-sticky-rice-cake-with-red-bean-paste-nian-gao-recipe-5213082) ![Side view of red bean paste rice cake stacked on a plate.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/Vj4xSsqzxJWQw0uPSq3vIi02ygY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Rice-Cake-Red-Bean-Paste-LEAD-13-5251cb04f8e3483aab4744e9422e5c34.jpg) ![Side view of red bean paste rice cake stacked on a plate.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/Vj4xSsqzxJWQw0uPSq3vIi02ygY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Rice-Cake-Red-Bean-Paste-LEAD-13-5251cb04f8e3483aab4744e9422e5c34.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/baked-sticky-rice-cake-with-red-bean-paste-nian-gao-recipe-5213082) "There are two stories behind eating Nian Gao for the Lunar New Year. The first is that the translation is "sticky cake" with the homophones also meaning "high year," a reference to advancement. "The other story has to do with feeding the Kitchen God something sticky so his mouth is stuck shut and he can't report anything negative to the Gods."—Vivian - ## [Sticky Rice with Lạp Xưởng, Dried Shrimp, and Shiitake Mushrooms](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/sticky-rice-with-lap-xuong-dried-shrimp-and-shiitake-mushrooms-recipe-5213698) ![Steamed rice with sausage, dried shrimp, and mushrooms](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/S6JDOzr1GNW4lAXkWkvq31yuJ9k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Sticky-Rice-Dried-Shrimp-LEAD-6-461a1c205f994334adf2f4386fc508dc.jpg) ![Steamed rice with sausage, dried shrimp, and mushrooms](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/S6JDOzr1GNW4lAXkWkvq31yuJ9k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Sticky-Rice-Dried-Shrimp-LEAD-6-461a1c205f994334adf2f4386fc508dc.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/sticky-rice-with-lap-xuong-dried-shrimp-and-shiitake-mushrooms-recipe-5213698) "During Tết, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, there are many meals to be had with family, close friends, and colleagues. These meals always include sticky rice, which can be part of a grand feast or as simple as a quick bite to offer guests who are passing by." —Uyen Luu, Simply Recipes Contributor - ## [Lotus, Purple Sweet Potato, and Coconut Rice Pudding](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/lotus-purple-sweet-potato-and-coconut-rice-pudding-recipe-5213934) ![Coconut rice pudding with lotus and sweet potato served in a bowl with a spoon.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/DZnU7u8A41Jp9dDjuCP8bK0ykrU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Lotus-Rice-Pudding-LEAD-10-a0712ecacd3c435c838e156c16f57b17.jpg) ![Coconut rice pudding with lotus and sweet potato served in a bowl with a spoon.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/DZnU7u8A41Jp9dDjuCP8bK0ykrU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Lotus-Rice-Pudding-LEAD-10-a0712ecacd3c435c838e156c16f57b17.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/lotus-purple-sweet-potato-and-coconut-rice-pudding-recipe-5213934) "Food is medicine in the Vietnamese culture. You are what you eat and what you eat is what you reap. This dish is rich with ingredients we value for their nutritional and medicinal benefits." —Uyen - ## [Thịt Kho Trứng (Braised Pork Belly and Eggs)](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thit-kho-trung-braised-pork-belly-and-eggs-recipe-5213892) ![Pork belly and eggs braised in sweet coconut water in a bowl.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/CZ1biNKIn11ucOfuP_7CineSZ80=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Thit-Kho-Trung-LEAD-09-0f967b7226da44efa5be332c22eb0ad5.jpg) ![Pork belly and eggs braised in sweet coconut water in a bowl.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/CZ1biNKIn11ucOfuP_7CineSZ80=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Thit-Kho-Trung-LEAD-09-0f967b7226da44efa5be332c22eb0ad5.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thit-kho-trung-braised-pork-belly-and-eggs-recipe-5213892) "Low and slow. That’s the only way to braise the pork belly and eggs. Set the pot over the lowest heat with the lid on." —Uyen - ## [Mandu (Korean Dumplings)](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/mandu-korean-dumplings-5212997) ![Overhead view of Korean pork and chives dumplings on a plate.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/XnpuScn4QijmRCMYxQq_C2F_hDQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-FINAL-10-e93347fe704b42068d3d64411be6c02f.jpg) ![Overhead view of Korean pork and chives dumplings on a plate.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/XnpuScn4QijmRCMYxQq_C2F_hDQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-FINAL-10-e93347fe704b42068d3d64411be6c02f.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu [Mandu (Korean Dumplings) READ MORE:](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/mandu-korean-dumplings-5212997) "Everyone’s Mandu looks unique and has their own personal touch. Even if you don’t have any experience filling and shaping them, it shouldn’t cause you stress! It gets easier with practice." —Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee, Simply Recipes Contributor - ## [Mandu Guk (Korean Dumpling Soup)](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/mandu-guk-korean-dumpling-soup-recipe-5213001) ![Overhead view of a bowl of beef soup with dumplings.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/oEQCQF6ePuJoZeG3IqdFvgBjszk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-Guk-LEAD-08-b05bc837df6f4437aa31b21f6dd98326.jpg) ![Overhead view of a bowl of beef soup with dumplings.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/oEQCQF6ePuJoZeG3IqdFvgBjszk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Mandu-Guk-LEAD-08-b05bc837df6f4437aa31b21f6dd98326.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/mandu-guk-korean-dumpling-soup-recipe-5213001) "Although Mandu Guk is eaten throughout the year, for Lunar New Year Koreans add rice cakes called tteokguk tteok, which translates to “rice cakes for rice cake soup.” This makes me chuckle! The rice cakes make it a celebratory meal that symbolizes growing another year older." —Cecilia - ## [Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup)](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/tteokguk-korean-rice-cake-soup-recipe-5212710) ![A table set with a bowl of Dduk guk (Korean rice cake soup) and spoons.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/tp_Ks0EpHDyEPZxt__u6wpmENIk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Korean-Rice-Cake-Soup-Tteokguk-LEAD-04-d0d955839c16440b87bfaec5cd21b574.jpg) ![A table set with a bowl of Dduk guk (Korean rice cake soup) and spoons.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/tp_Ks0EpHDyEPZxt__u6wpmENIk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Korean-Rice-Cake-Soup-Tteokguk-LEAD-04-d0d955839c16440b87bfaec5cd21b574.jpg) [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/tteokguk-korean-rice-cake-soup-recipe-5212710) "Tteokguk, always served on Seollal, is full of symbolism. The oval shape of the rice cakes symbolizes coins for prosperity. They are cut from long ropes of rice cakes—its length represents long life. The white color symbolizes purity and the fresh start of a new year." —Cecilia - ## [Galbi Jjim 갈비찜 (Korean Braised Short Ribs)](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/kalbi-jjim-korean-braised-short-ribs-recipe-5213154) ![Galbi jjim (braised short ribs) in a bowl along with rice.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/JbfaXJ-GmmtE6ykXAX4aDlj7DHs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Kalbi-Jjim-LEAD-03-5fd118cd3c5e4d40bf47381d472858d4.jpg) ![Galbi jjim (braised short ribs) in a bowl along with rice.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/JbfaXJ-GmmtE6ykXAX4aDlj7DHs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Kalbi-Jjim-LEAD-03-5fd118cd3c5e4d40bf47381d472858d4.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/kalbi-jjim-korean-braised-short-ribs-recipe-5213154) "The ribs used for galbi jjim are cut shorter than the standard English-cut short ribs. They’re short and stocky, 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide and 2 1/2 to 3 inches high. "If you can’t get to a Korean market, ask your butcher to cut English-cut ribs crosswise into halves or thirds. If you can find thicker flanken-style ribs, cut the ribs so there is one bone in each portion." —Vivian - ## [Hot and Sour Soup](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/hot_and_sour_soup/) ![Sweet and sour soup in a bowl.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/grBmuWlQMmQ633n-m6Z0r4C2hkY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Hot-and-Sour-Soup-LEAD-3-06810a5edf894f40a0110e047be84663.jpg) ![Sweet and sour soup in a bowl.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/grBmuWlQMmQ633n-m6Z0r4C2hkY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Hot-and-Sour-Soup-LEAD-3-06810a5edf894f40a0110e047be84663.jpg) Elise Bauer [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/hot_and_sour_soup/) "The predominant flavors in the soup are spicy and sour with earthy flavors from the mushrooms. The textures are also a contrast between silkiness from the tofu and egg and the crunchy, chewiness of the mushrooms." —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder - ## [Chinese Almond Cookies](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chinese_almond_cookies/) ![Almond cookies scattered on a rimmed plate.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/yGImnQiGmHAR0gLGi2ox3prJKcg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Chinese-Almond-Cookies-2-SEO-2-45e1a449d5a24849b39e210a8d28f761.jpg) ![Almond cookies scattered on a rimmed plate.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/yGImnQiGmHAR0gLGi2ox3prJKcg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Chinese-Almond-Cookies-2-SEO-2-45e1a449d5a24849b39e210a8d28f761.jpg) Michelle Becker [Get Recipe](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chinese_almond_cookies/) "Set out a plate of these for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Almond cookies symbolize coins and will be sure to bring you good fortune." —Garrett McCord, Simply Recipes Contributor Explore More: - [In The Kitchen](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/cooking-how-tos-5090751) - [Recipe Collections](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipe-collections-5119362) [![A table set with a bowl of Dduk guk (Korean rice cake soup) and spoons.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/Y0xVvHbguYGcdOUfmv1aeDIdLy4=/390x260/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Korean-Rice-Cake-Soup-Tteokguk-LEAD-04-d0d955839c16440b87bfaec5cd21b574.jpg) ![A table set with a bowl of Dduk guk (Korean rice cake soup) and spoons.](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/Y0xVvHbguYGcdOUfmv1aeDIdLy4=/390x260/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/Simply-Recipes-Korean-Rice-Cake-Soup-Tteokguk-LEAD-04-d0d955839c16440b87bfaec5cd21b574.jpg) Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup) 2 hrs](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/tteokguk-korean-rice-cake-soup-recipe-5212710) 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Readable Markdown	Bring on wealth, good health, and all the luck\! By [Myo Quinn](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/myo-quinn-5196329) ![Myo Quinn](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/0n90LDa04ExxSmXEGxSEMRtZ7NU=/200x200/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/SRHeadshots-MyoQuinn2b-ce880f9bd09f4b0b89b729505c457df4.jpg) Myo's recipes, writing, and food styling can be found on King Arthur Baking, Food Network, Delish, Food52, and more. She collaborated on the cookbook Delish Vegan Dinners and trained at Gramercy Tavern and Untitled at the Whitney Museum. Published January 20, 2025 ![Myo Quinn](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/thmb/t5wZOIsR4yRj-t4H2H9jL-GBuXU=/40x40/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/SRHeadshots-MyoQuinn2b-ce880f9bd09f4b0b89b729505c457df4.jpg) Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu January 1, the Gregorian New Year, brings with it the promise of [salads](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/salad-dressing-recipes-8721858), [smoothies](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/easy-smoothie-recipes-8721851), and more joy. About a month later (this year, it falls on January 29) Lunar New Year arrives. With it comes an abundance of foods that, depending on the culture, bring health and luck. For Koreans like me, it's the biggest holiday of the year. I'm making [mandu](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/mandu-korean-dumplings-5212997) (dumplings) and [tteokguk](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/tteokguk-korean-rice-cake-soup-recipe-5212710) (rice cake soup) for my family to welcome in the year of the snake. If this millennia-old tradition is worth its weight, it will bring them great wealth, and they will live healthily until they are 100\! Here are 13 recipes from various cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year, including insights into the traditions and tips for cooking. - Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Fried spring rolls are typically eaten for the Chinese Lunar New Year because their shape and color are similar to that of a bar of gold, symbolizing wealth and prosperity for the new year." —Vivian Jao, Simply Recipes Contributor - Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Traditional Chinese dishes are given significance not only because the dish looks impressive or tastes good but also often for the play on words in their names. The Chinese word for fish is a homophone for the word surplus. Thus, you want to leave a little of the fish uneaten so that there will be surplus in the new year." —Vivian - Simply Recipes / Vivian Jao "The brands of wonton wrappers I see at my local supermarket tend to be too thick and heavy. The ones I buy are sold in the refrigerated section of Asian markets. They should be thin and square. I prefer the Twin Marquis brand square Hong Kong-style wonton wrappers. Shanghai wrappers are thicker." —Vivian - Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "There are two stories behind eating Nian Gao for the Lunar New Year. The first is that the translation is "sticky cake" with the homophones also meaning "high year," a reference to advancement. "The other story has to do with feeding the Kitchen God something sticky so his mouth is stuck shut and he can't report anything negative to the Gods."—Vivian - Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "During Tết, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, there are many meals to be had with family, close friends, and colleagues. These meals always include sticky rice, which can be part of a grand feast or as simple as a quick bite to offer guests who are passing by." —Uyen Luu, Simply Recipes Contributor - Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Food is medicine in the Vietnamese culture. You are what you eat and what you eat is what you reap. This dish is rich with ingredients we value for their nutritional and medicinal benefits." —Uyen - Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Low and slow. That’s the only way to braise the pork belly and eggs. Set the pot over the lowest heat with the lid on." —Uyen - Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Everyone’s Mandu looks unique and has their own personal touch. Even if you don’t have any experience filling and shaping them, it shouldn’t cause you stress! It gets easier with practice." —Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee, Simply Recipes Contributor - Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "Although Mandu Guk is eaten throughout the year, for Lunar New Year Koreans add rice cakes called tteokguk tteok, which translates to “rice cakes for rice cake soup.” This makes me chuckle! The rice cakes make it a celebratory meal that symbolizes growing another year older." —Cecilia - "Tteokguk, always served on Seollal, is full of symbolism. The oval shape of the rice cakes symbolizes coins for prosperity. They are cut from long ropes of rice cakes—its length represents long life. The white color symbolizes purity and the fresh start of a new year." —Cecilia - Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu "The ribs used for galbi jjim are cut shorter than the standard English-cut short ribs. They’re short and stocky, 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide and 2 1/2 to 3 inches high. "If you can’t get to a Korean market, ask your butcher to cut English-cut ribs crosswise into halves or thirds. If you can find thicker flanken-style ribs, cut the ribs so there is one bone in each portion." —Vivian - Elise Bauer "The predominant flavors in the soup are spicy and sour with earthy flavors from the mushrooms. The textures are also a contrast between silkiness from the tofu and egg and the crunchy, chewiness of the mushrooms." —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder - Michelle Becker "Set out a plate of these for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Almond cookies symbolize coins and will be sure to bring you good fortune." —Garrett McCord, Simply Recipes Contributor
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