CONVERGENCE JAN-FEB2017
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Food Indulgence<br />
鱼<br />
Fish<br />
The star of the dish. More<br />
so since the word 'fish' in<br />
Mandarin is 'yu' and it sounds<br />
similar to the word 'yu' which<br />
translates to 'surplus' and 'extra'.<br />
Raw slices of salmon or mackerel<br />
are the usual choices.<br />
沙 葛<br />
Jicama<br />
Edible tuberous root and the other<br />
white, starchy tuber you need to know.<br />
It's a lot like a potato but think water<br />
chestnut if you're wondering what it<br />
tastes like. This is shredded into the<br />
salad. When shopping, look for mediumsize<br />
roots that are brown, hard and a<br />
little shiny.<br />
白 萝 卜<br />
White Radish<br />
Also known as daikon, it is usually<br />
grated or shredded into long thin<br />
strips. The high concentration of<br />
vitamin C in daikon makes it an<br />
ideal partner for your immune<br />
system, as it stimulates the<br />
production of white blood cells and<br />
helps to speed healing and repair<br />
throughout the cells and tissues of<br />
the body. So, more daikon!<br />
红 萝 卜<br />
CARROT<br />
Adding crunch to the salad<br />
alongside jicama, cucumber and<br />
daikon, carrots are shredded<br />
into the Yee Sang. Did you<br />
know that sliced carrots,<br />
with a golden hue similar<br />
to copper pennies, are<br />
thought to be extremely<br />
lucky, especially when<br />
tossed in a honey glaze<br />
for added sweetness?<br />
Cucumber<br />
A common ingredient in salads,<br />
cucumbers are shredded for the<br />
Yee Sang. Colour plays an important<br />
role in whatever we eat. The same<br />
applies here as cucumbers provide<br />
the necessary 'green'.<br />
黄<br />
瓜<br />
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