NO Chinese New Year is complete if one has not had the chance to “lo hei” and that is one of the reasons why the yee sang is revered during this time.
The dish usually consists of strips of fish, and they are mixed with a variety of vegetables that each has its significance in the yee sang. Its name itself, yee sang, actually means raw fish but can be taken to symbolise abundance, prosperity and vigour.
“Lo hei” is done at home with family members doing it any number of times, as long as you can help out making the julienned strips of the vegetables and getting raw fish that are as fresh as possible.
A popular festive dish in Singapore and Malaysia and is usually served on the reunion dinner & 7th day of the Chinese New Year. This shared raw fish salad is colourful and the act of tossing the salad together symbolises ushering of prosperity and abundance for the New Year.
Ingredients
- 250g fresh fish fillet, salmon or any white fish of your choice
- 1 medium pomelo, cut into small wedges
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 white radish/ daikon radish, shredded
- 1 jicama, shredded
- 2 cucumbers, shredded
- 80 gms pickled red ginger, cut into small strips
- 1 mango, cut into small strips
- 75g (12 cup) roasted peanuts, chopped coarsely
- 100g strips of fried wonton skins
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 50g toasted sesame seeds
For the dressing :
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) plum sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
- A pinch of 5 spice powder
- A pinch of salt
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Preparation method
1. Make sure you buy the freshest fish for the dish and slice the fillet into thin strips. Season with a little salt and lime juice. Arrange all the ingredients into sections on a large serving platter. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped peanuts over the dish.
2. Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together.
3. To serve: Pour dressing over the salad. Have your guests simultaneously toss the salad high with their chopsticks while saying well wishes for the New Year.
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