Noodles It’s rare to see a Lunar New Year table without a bowl or plate filled with some type of noodles. Changshou mian translates to “long-life noodles,” and these traditional longevity ...

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With a history in China that dates back to 300 B.C., it's no wonder that the ancient flour or rice-based tradition is held as a symbol of long life and prosperity in Chinese culture, and debated ...

1. Long Life Noodles (yī miàn, 伊面) I can't think of a better way to start the new year than with a deceptively easy noodle dish that symbolizes longevity.

Noodles are a key part of Chinese New Year celebrations because they symbolize long life. We love this recipe for the tradition because it’s super-customizable based on your tastes.

Like pasta, wonton noodles get soggy if you boil them for too long, so be sure to set a timer for 30 seconds (or count to 30, like my mom) and remove them right away.

As mentioned, lobster, chicken and long noodles are a staple. Fish, served steamed with the head on, will probably be on the table, along with dumplings (dim sum).

Add dry to soups. — Egg noodles: These yellow noodles are made with wheat flour and eggs, similar to Italian pasta. They can be cut wide or thin and are available in dried and fresh/frozen form.

Jet's menu will blend authentic Asian flavors with new twists, offering delicious dishes like Golden Purse Wonton Soup, Long Life Noodles, Crispy Tangerine Beef and more.

However, cut noodles that don’t stretch to two feet are often found on tables during the new year, too, so don’t fret if you can’t find the extra-long noodles near you.

Jet's menu will blend authentic Asian flavors with new twists, offering delicious dishes like Golden Purse Wonton Soup, Long Life Noodles, Crispy Tangerine Beef and more.