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Jan 9, 2019 · “Lo Hei”, in Cantonese literally translates to “tossing up good fortune”, and it refers to the ritual adopted in Singapore that involves a group of people gathered around a massive plate, tossing its contents violently while saying out auspicious phrases before eating it—it is popularly believed that the higher the toss, the better ...
One of the most fun parts about yusheng has to be the lo hei (tossing of luck) portion where the ingredients are added and mixed, all the while yelling out well wishes for all our loved ones....
TL;DR. The loud, joyous, and colourful tradition of lohei, or the tossing of raw fish salad, is a boisterous Chinese New Year highlight in Singapore.
Lo hei 捞起 (Cantonese for ‘tossing up’) refers to the communal tossing of yusheng 鱼生, a dish comprising fish slices, vegetables, spices and condiments. Traditionally, the practice was commonly observed on Renri 人日, the seventh day of the first lunar month.
Yusheng, yee sang or yuu sahng (Chinese: 魚生; pinyin: yúshēng; Jyutping: jyu4saang1), or Prosperity Toss, also known as lo sahng (Cantonese for 撈生) is a Malaysian / Singaporean -style raw fish salad.
Jun 26, 2024 · No New Year feast is complete without the traditional Yu Sheng, also known as Lo Hei or Yee Sang. It is a salad dish composed of thin slices of seafood with an assortment of shredded vegetables and various condiments and sauces. Diners believe that yu sheng brings longevity and prosperity.
Jan 23, 2024 · It’s a colourful raw fish salad that is as delish to eat as it is pretty to look at. And it’s SUPER popular in Singapore during Chinese New Year. Lo hei translates in Cantonese to ‘tossing good fortune’, so you’re expected to throw that salad as high as possible before eating it.
The custom of Lo Hei or ‘tossing up the good fortune’ has originated from a simple raw fish and vegetable salad tossed with some condiments. Modern interpretation of it has added a level of finesse to the celebration. Here is our list of Lo Hei restaurants in Singapore that are a must-visit with friends and family.
Jan 8, 2024 · Planning to lo hei or have halal yu sheng this CNY Reunion 2024? Check out these 7 exciting options!
Feb 13, 2018 · Lou Hei is a must-have during Chinese New Year. Most of us are clueless but this year, be the expert with this step by step guide: 1.Start with the CARROTS. 2.Go with the GREEN RADISH. 3.Then the WHITE RADISH. 4.Now the FISH. 5.Throw in the POMELO pieces. 6.Add a dash of PEPPER and 5 SPICE POWDER. 7.Pour in the OIL. 8.Add in the chopped PEANUTS.
