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The Mandarin name for these delightfully chewy rice cakes, nian gao, is a homophone for a tall year—in other words, serving them during new year celebrations is meant to signify a long life ahead. To make this traditional dish, soak the rice cakes in water for a few minutes, then sauté greens, shiitake mushrooms, sliced carrots, and bean sprouts. Add the rice cakes and cook until softened, then finish with a touch of soy sauce and black bean sauce.
A whole steamed fish symbolizes abundance, and is a staple at Chinese new year celebrations. For an easy version that frees up stovetop space, steam your whole fish with ginger and scallions in the oven. Pour a simple sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and water over the bass, then bake until just cooked through.
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