There’s a special lunar new year tradition from Malaysia and Singapore called Yee Sang (translated as raw fish) or Lou Sang (stir up). It’s also generally known as the “prosperity toss”.
The dish is a mixture of vegetables, pomelo, raw fish, crunch (like peanuts), and a special sauce. The ingredients are laid out beautifully on a large plate, then all the guests use their chopsticks to mix the salad by tossing the ingredients into the air whilst shouting auspicious phrases to bring good fortune for the coming year.
It’s a wonderful tradition. The dish itself is delicious, and it’s a great way to welcome the new year. Here’s a photo from our Yee Sang.
