ππ *Cue the fireworks, it’s that time of year! Lunar New Year is on Saturday 2/10!* ππ
While we all love a good lo-hei toss, sometimes our waistlines and arteries aren’t as enthused about the Lunar lovefest. But fear not! This Lunar New Year, the Health Gods and the Fortune Gods have teamed up for a Prosperous (and Nutritious) collab!
π« Introducing *The Enlightened Eight – our reinvented festive spread thatβll keep your taste buds soaring and your scales…well, less intimidating!* π
π₯ **Crunchy Cucumber Luck Sticks** – Forget greasy prawn crackers, these crispy veggies are your new binge-snacking bestie. Dip ’em in some light-hearted hummus for an auspicious start!
π₯ **Prosperity Salad with a Twist** – Weβre tossing together fresh greens and vibrant veggies – this salad is so delicious, it’ll make you forget about your uncle’s overcooked roast duck.
π€ **Steamed Ginger-Prawn Parcels of Joy** – Juicy, succulent, and steamed to perfection, these oceanic treasures will have you saying “huat” with every bite (that’s “prosper” for the uninitiated).
π **Fortune-Friendly Fried Rice** – Cauliflower rice, a dash of low-sodium soy, every veggie under the sun, and you’ve got a lighter, mightier mountain of mouthwatering magic. Itβs not just fried rice, it’s fri-YAY rice!
π **Mushroom Ma Po Tofu** – It’s spicy, it’s hearty, and it’s vegetarian! Grandma might raise an eyebrow, but trust us, she’ll be scooping seconds.
π **Sweet Potato Nian Gao** – Sticky cake but make it sweet potato. Itβs like giving your palate a hug with the sweet embrace of a nutritious root veg!
π **Mandarin Oranges** – No twist here, just good ol’ vitamin C-packed, peel-and-go goodness. Keep peeling, folks, that’s the sound of health.
π΅ **Jasmine Green Tea** – Because what’s a feast without a proper tea to wash down the wisdom of the ancients? Sip, savor, repeat