While most would spend lavishly on shark fin's servings, abalone or pork dishes, my family opt for vegetarian meals throughout the first day of the auspicious year. There are not only mouth-watering but also, easy to be prepared.
Some people claimed that the usage of artificial colorings and preservatives hinder their desire to practice being a vegetarian. As for my family on normal vegetarian days, we believe not too much servings on manufactured meat-free frozen food which is selling hot in the market, but we focused more on true vegetables (yes, the green ones!).
Of course, there are a few exceptions during major celebrations like Chinese New Year. In theme with the glorious celebration, we have a variety of meat-less food served on the table on Chor-Yat (1st Day).
CHAR SIEW- BRAISED ROASTED PORK
LOR HON ZAI- ASSORTED VEG-ALIKES
MUTTON CURRY WITH POTATOES
ASSORTED MUSHROOMS
ASSORTED MUSHROOMS
CHICKEN DRUMSTICK
A WONDERFUL MEAL
The drumsticks are made to look like the real ones, the same goes to other servings. The whole idea is to sell better to cultivate more desire in choosing vegetarian meals instead. The main ingredients are mostly carbohydrates which is good for burning fat and energy consumption.
Nevertheless, it is a good way to encourage healthier lifestyles.
Those dishes look delicious! I found your blog interesting and inspiring I was born in Taiwan and moved to the US for 15 years now. I miss all the fun traditional stuffs during the Chinese New Year. It was part of growing up, part of being who I am. It’s very sad to say, many traditions have been lost in this modern society. People take it for granted. I am so glad that Chinese families keep the traditional custom going in Malaysia!
ReplyDeleteGung Xi Fat Chai.
oh yeah, its the last day in CNY, I hope you get to eat some round rice balls for the perfect ending.
hi emily, thanks for your comment. it's really interesting to know that you were once based at taiwan.
ReplyDeletewell, not every family in M'sia would maintain the traditional values within themselves. majority of them had chose to get carried away with the modernization. sad to say, i am starting to miss part of them too.
one more thing, would you mind to link me to your blog? i could not access through your username.