Six Ingredients For Good Luck

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February 1, 2011

Usher in the year of the Metal Rabbit with these six ingredients that will bring happiness and prosperity.

By: Minnette Gamez-Aquino

For wealth: The Yellow Fungus is softened by soaking in water overnight, resulting in a nice golden color. When served with scallops, the shapes and colors are similar to coins, making it perfect for those who wish for more money.

For prosperity: The Cantonese name for Black Moss sounds similar to the often proclaimed greeting for Chinese New Year that means "Congratulations! Be Prosperous". To serve this means good wishes that one may strike it rich in the coming year.

For longevity: Wood Ear Mushrooms look like wads of money and also symbolize longevity. It is usually added to soups and noodle dishes.

For good health and fertility: Bird's Nest has medicinal properties and serving them for Chinese New Year means wishes of good health, beauty and more children. These are usually served as soup or part of dessert.

For good business: The Cantonese word for dried oysters also means "good things". If you just started a business, partake of dishes with these to bring in better profits. Buying tip: Remember to pick big, plump and whole ones. Flat oysters are usually not as fresh and tasty. Also look for greenish oysters as these are superior in flavor.