#prosperitytoss

[annemoff]

Ashburton, 2020.

[janleow]

#YeeSang #CNY2021 otherwise known as #ProsperityToss is a Malaysian/Singaporean dish invention to usher in the new year. It's a jovial dish with everyone holding a chopstick tossing the food up high and saying words for a better year, wealth, health and happiness! 🤗 Also make a big mess on the table, an indication of the happy fun mood of Chinese New Year 🥳 celebration! #GongXiFaChai! https://www.instagram.com/p/CLb3rHypke8/?igshid=1szadxf6zlbi6

[delleenna]

#pullmanklbangsarcnymoments #pullmanklbangsar @pullmanklbangsar #prosperitytoss #yeesang #pklbcnymoments (at Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar) https://www.instagram.com/p/Be5bsMCACCC/?igshid=11k752iewfod1

[rawchefyin]

MINI YEE SANG (raw vegan) by Raw Chef Yin Looking to have a vegan yee sang? It’s really easy to put together if you don’t mind using non-traditional ingredients. 😁😁😁 I saw @earlyretirementabroad’s pix and was inspired to make a simple one for myself too. INGREDIENTS: ~ grated cucumber ~ grated carrot ~ butterhead lettuce from @thevegetable.co ~ cherry tomatoes ~ red chilli ~ red amaranth & mizuna microgreens from @greenpatchmalaysia ~ pink radish ~ lacto-fermented belimbing buluh for natural, live probiotics➡️➡️➡️ get my book Fun with Ferments for the recipe (link in bio) For the sauce, I went non-traditional and used the @pinxinvegan zesty chilli sauce. Did you make your own yee sang (prosperity toss) this Chinese New Year? . . . #veganyeesang #prosperitytoss #thevegetableco #rcyrecipe #rcypinxin #salad #rawfood #veganfood #yeesang #chillisauce #zestychilli #malasauce #chillisauce #pinxinvegan #butterheadlettuce #microgreens #greenpatchmalaysia #futurefood #pesticidefree #controlledenvironment (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8LwvR3pNpG/?igshid=h3ve8bd94f2y

[project-haru]

Few years ago, I was able to try out Lo Hei during one of my trips in #Singapore. I didn’t understand a single word being said then but it was a unique experience. Xin nian kuai le! Happiness, good health and prosperity for this new cycle! #CNY2020 #lohei #prosperitytoss (at Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7vkqE0H6fg5tRP3RC-qmHXuIkgo7ljEiDIVyk0/?igshid=1xqcr6xt4r2v7

[angelstarchristy]

Colours of Yee Sang, a unique combination of raw ingredients consisting of pickled fruits and vegetables arranged in different colours on a round platter. There are also plum sauce, crackers, sesame seeds, grounded nuts, oil, and raw fish (where the dish derive its name from, for the homonym for fish also means Life, thus it means “easy life”). It is an auspicious dish which started in Malaysia and is also practised in our neighbouring country, Singapore, during the Chinese New Year/Spring festival, where families and friends gather around the table and the plate, with their chopsticks held to stir and toss these ingredients while shouting phrases with auspicious meanings to wish for a good year ahead. The belief is that the higher they are tossed, the higher the chances are for the wishes to come true. Initially served on the 7th day of CNY to commemorate the day which was believed to be the birthday of mankind （人日), this act/ practice of Lou Sang/Lou Hei (act of tossing the Yee Sang/toss towards happiness) skyrocketed to such popularity that it already makes its appearance a few weeks before CNY, and continues to dominate the scene until the end of the festive season. Have you Lou Hei yet? (Toss your way to happiness and prosperity) Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous year ahead! 🥢🤗 #CNYtrivia #YeeSang #LouSang #LouHei #Malaysianstyle #prosperitytoss #auspiciousdish #uniquedish #festivefood #CNYfood #ChineseNewYear #celebration #coloursofYeeSang #colourful #coloursofNewYear #makethemcolourful #colouryouryear #wishesofprosperity #tossforhappiness #goodwishes #madeinMalaysia #itstartedinMalaysia #togetheringoodness #onlygoodwishesallowed #culture https://www.instagram.com/p/BthqEOVA-F3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ku2z3n10jkhw

[chen0193]

Gong Xi Fa Cai. Yee Sang at Sah Chap Mei Reunion Dinner. Doing the prosperity toss. Huat ah! #yeesang #prosperitytoss #huat #huatah #salmon #reuniondinner #chinesenewyear2017 #yearoftherooster #fieryrooster #celebration #prosperity (at KK malaysia cuisine)

[rockinrina]

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Team Lou Sang session after this morning’s training. Here’s to a great year ahead! (And bless the team for being so considerate in ensuring everything was veg-friendly💚 I love you guys!) HUAT AH!!! #argonagadragonboat #dragonboatteam #teamspirit #lousang #yeesang #prosperitytoss #huatah #bonding #dragonboaters #goodtimes #fitfam #chinesenewyear #tradition #growtogetherwintogether (at Marina Putrajaya) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsziRZhHaHX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nnodwkkmzytb

[jppang]

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The famous #Yusheng, yee sang or yuu sahng, or #ProsperityToss. This one is served with ‘abalone conch’. 🏮🥢❤️ #CNY2018 #CNY #AwyongCNY #familydinner #nomnomnom (at Long Beach Seafood Restaurant)

[thehungrykat1]

Cantonese, Anew at Lung Hin in Marco Polo Ortigas

Whenever I am craving for delicious Chinese food, I usually don’t have to look very far because Lung Hin in Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is always an available and satisfying option. The restaurant features authentic Cantonese cuisine and fresh seafood that are fit for royalty. I have my own personal favorites which I always order, like the Three Flavored Prawns and their huge Hakao, but every so often, the restaurant introduces new outstanding dishes to the menu to give its diners different tastes and experiences. This February, Lung Hin is starting the year with a bang as it offers several exciting new Cantonese dishes to welcome the Year of the Dog.

Lung Hin is a contemporary Chinese restaurant located on the 44th floor of the Marco Polo Ortigas offering traditional and authentic Cantonese food prepared by its very own Hong Kong chefs. Lung Hin has been recognized globally as one of the most outstanding Chinese restaurants outside of China at the 16th China Hotel Industry Golden Horse Awards Gala, also known as the “Oscar” in the hotel industry. The Hungry Kat was invited for a media preview of their new dishes called “Cantonese, Anew” and just like with any visit to Lung Hin, it was an exquisite presentation of some of the finest Cantonese cuisine you can get in Manila.

Lung Hin delights guests through its exemplary service, tasteful interiors and wonderful food creations. The sleek interiors and the expansive layout are coupled with an amazing view of the busy city below from the country’s first Sky Hotel. The restaurant is decked in bright red colors in preparation for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.

Under the helm of the Chinese Executive Chef Lai Cheuk Kou 黎卓球, or also known as Chef Terry Lai, Lung Hin is introducing a new selection of authentic Cantonese dishes, together with the classics, in its new a la carte menu. Chef Terry has over 36 years of experience from different well-known restaurants and hotels around China and Hong Kong, so each dining experience at Lung Hin is almost like eating in Hong Kong itself.

Similar to our previous visits, we were seated inside one of the private VIP rooms for an intimate and exclusive lunch gathering. The Chinese Lunar New Year will be celebrated on February 16, 2018, so this also serves as an advanced Chinese New Year party for the media guests of Marco Polo Ortigas.

We were offered a glass of their Signature Earl Grape Iced Tea, an award-winning beverage that can be found in all Marco Polo properties worldwide (Read about it here). This is probably the fanciest and most exquisite Iced Tea drink in the city and I always look for this whenever I visit the restaurants inside Marco Polo Ortigas.

Our Chinese New Year celebration started with the Prosperity Toss with Salmon Yu Sheng. This is a traditional Teochew-style raw fish salad that usually consists of raw fish mixed with shredded vegetables and a variety of sauces and condiments including oil, vinegar and sugar. 

In Chinese history, fishermen along the coast of Guangzhou traditionally celebrated Renri, the seventh day of the Chinese New Year, by feasting on their catches. Each ingredient of the Yu Sheng has its own meaning and symbolism and every item is poured over the plate before the fun part begins.

The Prosperity Toss is actually an interactive course because all the diners are encouraged to participate by tossing all of the items high up into the air. Yu Sheng implies an “abundance of wealth and long life” and the tossing action signifies tossing up good fortune, which is why it is popular with businessmen and Chinese in general during the New Year.

The result is somewhat messy but that is all part of the ritual. They say the higher the toss, the bigger the wealth, so we all don’t mind the mess. After the action, it’s now time to eat the Yu Sheng salad itself which is actually quite good. The fresh salmon slices are similar to sashimi but with a sweet and sour vinegar dressing. The Prosperity Toss is part of the Chinese New Year set menus available from February 8 to 21, 2018 and this is also available for take out. 

The Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with Gold Leaf is one of my favorite items at Lung Hin and I am happy to be having it again. I just love hakao and these dumplings are filled with huge and plump shrimp. Eating gold shavings is definitely an auspicious way to start the Year of the Earth Dog.

Hong Kong is famous for its roasted ducks so one of the new items Chef Terry is introducing is the Peking Duck with Osmanthus Flower Jelly on Potato Chip. This is a lovely way of presenting the Peking Duck and it is just as yummy. The richness of the duck is balanced by the salty flavors of the potato chip and the flower jelly gives it a contrasting texture. It’s definitely not your usual peking duck and this contemporary style highlights the creativity and expertise of the chef.

Our next course was the Sautéed Tiger Shrimp Ball in Supreme Chicken Stock. This may be just one piece of prawn but it is very big and filling. The both is also outstanding with its light but flavorful consistency that is quite hearty and comforting.

On the other hand, the Double-Boiled Chicken with Red Dates and Wolfberry Soup has a more traditional herbal taste. It comes with a generous serving of chicken inside that absorbs the Chinese herbal flavors. 

One of my favorites among the new dishes is the Pan-Fried Grouper Fillet with Truffle Oil and Sugar Peas. This is a perfectly cooked fish fillet made with light batter that results in a very crunchy coating. The fish is very tender plus the truffle oil gives it that distinct smell and taste. The cute “shrimp” carrot is also a delightful treat. 

A bountiful Chinese New Year lauriat should always come with abalone, so Lung Hin is offering a new abalone dish that is only available for a limited period. The Braised South African Abalone with Hong Kong Dried Sausage and Waxed Meat Fried Rice was part of our media preview and it was just in time for the New Year celebrations. This marine snail is considered a fine ingredient in the culinary world and is indulged only during special occasions due to its limited supply and high value. 

It is believed that abalones are coupled with multiple health benefits, as it is good for the immune system, eyes, liver, kidneys, and used as additional therapy for cancer. The Braised South African Abalone is available in 12 heads at P3,288 per piece. You can find these exquisite abalone at Lung Hin only until February 28, 2018

The Pan-Fried Crispy Egg Noodle with Prawn Ball and Minced Pork was one of the last dishes served at our media preview. We were all quite full but I still had some more space left for this excellent noodle dish topped with plenty of meat and seafood. 

Finally, the Pan-Fried Two Flavoured Chinese New Year Cake is a great way to end our lunch by embracing the New Year with great abundance through auspicious and traditional glutinous rice cakes. With a history that spans over thousands of years, the glutinous rice cakes, also known as nian gao, have always been present in Chinese New Year ceremonies and festivities. The sweet and sticky delicacy is believed to bring prosperity and promises a better year.

Whether it is enjoyed with the family or given as gifts, these are truly perfect staples to celebrate new beginnings. Indulge in this symbolic delicacy with a stylish collection from Lung Hin. Choose between the Double Happiness Koi Nian Gao (P1,388) which includes two pieces of the cake in orange and coconut flavor, or the Traditional Round Nian Gao (P988) with a choice of ube or brown sugar flavor. These delights are available only until February 21, 2018. So start planning your Lunar New Year celebrations and visit Lung Hin this February for an auspicious and gastronomic start to the year.

Lung Hin

44/F Marco Polo Ortigas, Meralco Avenue & Sapphire St., Ortigas Center, Pasig City 720-7777 loc 6621 www.marcopolohotels.com www.facebook.com/MarcoPoloOrtigasManila

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[andrewkokyle]

YeeSang #ProsperityToss & Cheers #redWine | Vidchat #CNY.

[polkadottedmusings]

And.. the season begins! #cny #chinesenewyear #lousang #yeesang #prosperitytoss #eateateat #dongdongchiang

[pw-limitless-ventures-blog]

A jug fills drop by drop. Buddah #watercolor #prosperity #business #art #prosperitymindset #success #prosperityquotes #prosperitytoss #prosperitygospel #watercolorpainting #buddah #quoteoftheday #prosperityburger #painting #entrepreneur #motivation #prosperityseason #watercolour #illustration #businesswoman #artist #goals #lifegoals #inspiration #relationships #businessman #420 #watercolorart #growth #watercolortattoo @bruceleetags

[genquintana]

Chinese New Year @ Shell with the Project Team #FortuneCookie #CNY #ProsperityToss (at Shell House, Valero)

[angelstarchristy]

Toss your way to good beginnings~ 😊😄 Yee Sang is a local cultural tradition; a colorful dish made with mostly raw ingredients and pickles topped with condiments and a mix of sweet and sour dressing. The way to enjoy this is to gather everyone and with chopsticks in hands, lift, or rather, toss the mass while uttering auspicious greetings. Rumor has it that the higher you toss, the better it is for luck (Of course within reasonable height) The act of tossing is known as Lou Sang or Lou Hei. Commonly practised on the 7th day of the Lunar New Year, it is now available before the celebrations and can be found in family gatherings throughout the festive celebrations. This local and unique culture has since propagated to other parts of Asia, thanks to the colorful innovation and fun yet auspicious meaning the dish brings 😉 Have you "Lou" your way up yet this Lunar New Year? 😊😉🙌🏻 #culture #tradition #food #dish #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear #YeeSang #LouSang #colors #colorful #auspicious #newbeginnings #SpringFestival #LouHei #prosperitytoss #toss #CNYfood #Malaysianstyle #fromMalaysia #yusheng

[chen0193]

The Prosperity Toss To see out the old year, we gather to have the biggest and grandest meal of the old year. Aunty KK annd son Jacky invited Uncle to join them for the Yue Sang or Properity Toss and to partake in a grand feast. We enjoyed Bak Kut Teh; Aubty even made a vegetarian version. There were dumplings, steamed tom yam blue cod, paua & dried scallop, pork belly in bean sauce, fish maw and vegetarian Lo Han Chye. This is joe a Chinese New Year Eve dinner should be, not like the very sad cover feature on Bite magazine this week that proports to be what Chinese will eat on Chinese NewvYear Eve. #chinesenewyear #chinesenewyeareve #chinesenewyearevedinner #prosperitytoss #yuesang #yearofthedog #instachinesenewyear (at KK malaysia cuisine)