The higher you toss it, the more luck you’ll have this new lunar year. Chopsticks at the ready …
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his Tuesday marks the start of the lunar new year and the year of the fire horse, which represents fresh opportunities, personal growth and good fortune. I, for one, am keen to usher that horse in, and to celebrate I’ll be making this noodle salad, which is a variation on one I first ate at Mandy Yin’s restaurant, Sambal Shiok. It’s a dish that’s eaten across Malaysia and Singapore, and the idea is that everyone around the table tosses the salad high into the air at the same time: the superstition goes that the higher the salad is tossed, the more luck will ensue. Come on, Nelly.
Dried beancurd sticks (and pink sushi ginger) can be found in Chinese supermarkets or online. When soaked, they become like chewy thinly sliced tofu. This recipe is all in the preparation: the only cooking is frying the beancurd sticks and cashews and boiling the noodles. You’ll need a large lipped bowl or platter (big enough to serve four from) and four pairs of chopsticks.
Prep 15 min
