5. Pomelo 禄柚

This large citrus fruit is popular, writes Gong, because it is thought to bring “continuous prosperity and status.” The tradition comes from the way the Cantonese phrase for pomelo sounds similar to the words for prosperity and status, explains Lum.

龚在书中还写道，柚子在春节期间很受欢迎，因为中国人认为它象征着“财源广进，扬名四海”。林则解释道，广东人把“柚子”称作“禄柚”，吉祥之意由此而来。

6. Jai 斋菜

This vegetarian dish is eaten because it’s “part of the Buddhist culture to cleanse yourself with vegetables,” says Lum. It’s also packed with good-luck foods, writes Gong, breaking it down by ingredient: sea moss for prosperity; lotus seeds for children/birth of sons; noodles for longevity; lily buds to “send 100 years of harmonious union”; Chinese black mushrooms to “fulfill wishes from east to west”; and more. Try our recipe.

春节期间，也有食素的传统。“佛教认为，吃斋能净化自己，”林解释道。龚也在书中写道，制作斋菜，选料还需图个喜庆，比如：裙带菜代表着兴旺，莲子代表着多子多孙，面条代表长寿，百合则寓意着“百年好合”，香菇象征了“万事如意”，等等。不妨试试咱们的食谱吧。

7. Long Leafy Greens and Long Beans 绿叶时蔬与长豆

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