Top Lucky Foods you can Find at SM that Bring Good Fortune
Ring in the Chinese New Year and prepare food traditionally eaten during this celebration that double as symbols meant to bring good fortune. From sticky rice balls for togetherness to a whole steamed fish for abundance, find all your lucky food and more at SM City Clark, SM City Pampanga, SM City Telabastagan, SM City San Fernando Downtown
Dumplings
Dumplings are still on the top list. Usually associated with wealth, it has been a Chinese tradition that the more dumplings you eat during the New Year celebrations, the more money you can make.
Spring Rolls
In the Philippines, any gathering would not be complete without spring rolls – specifically, Lumpiang Shanghai. At any celebration, Filipinos love to have these on their tables because of its simple recipe. For extra meaty goodness, SM City Clark, and SM City Telabastagan’s Dainty Shanghai is a must try.
This dish is a carrier of prosperity and is also associated with wealth because of its resemblance to gold bars.
Whole Fish
A serving of steamed whole fish is considered a good omen to having more money in the upcoming year. The Chinese character for Fish is “yu” that when pronounced in modern Chinese means abundance.
Noodles
The so-called Longevity Noodles are served not only on Chinese New Year celebrations but even on birthdays. These noodles are particularly auspicious as they represent health and long life.
Classic Savory offers aromatic noodle dishes like the Long-Life Pancit Canton in bilao. Experience with Classic Savory the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that define Chinese cuisine without breaking the bank.
Rice cakes
Nian gao better known as Tikoy in the Philippines is one of the most popular dishes during Chinese New Year. Tikoy brings prosperity to those who give and receive it, so you can expect to be gifted a few boxes of this rice cake throughout the season.
Tikoy comes in different flavors and may come in different shapes. Available at SM Hypermarket.
Fruit and Vegetables
Vegetables and fruits play a vital role in a Chinese dinner table, each symbolizing specific prosperity. For instance, grapefruit represents family while mushrooms represent blessings and fortune.
All these are freshly available at SM Hypermarket.
Now that you have these lucky food guides, you are surely ready to celebrate and welcome the affluence of Lunar New Year. These simple, everyday dishes are made more meaningful when shared with loved ones. Visit your favorite SM Supermalls in North Luzon for a much exciting and memorable celebration of Chinese New Year.