Lo Hei: the essential Chinese New Year salad, Singapore

Lo Lei, also called prosperity salad, is a traditional Chinese recipe served during the holidays in Singapore. Find out how to make this gluten-free version for a fun and symbolic meal.

Preparation time 20 mins

Total time 20 mins

Difficulty: beginner

Servings: 6

Description

Rich in colors, flavors and symbolism, this salad represents prosperity, luck and harmony. We had the opportunity to participate in these festivities and this meal several times during our stay in Singapore and we have excellent memories of it. In this salad, each ingredient has a special meaning, and the ritual of collective mixing overhead with chopsticks symbolizes the wish for an abundant year for all.

Ingredients

For the salad base

200 g carrots, grated or finely julienned.
200 g white radishes (daikon)
1 cucumber, grated or thinly julienned.
100 g raw beets, grated into julienne strips. (optional)
1 handful of mung bean sprouts (optional)
100 g mango or green papaya, grated.
200 g fresh raw fish (salmon or tuna)

For the garnish

2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
2 tbsp crushed peanuts (or cashews)
Lime or orange zest (optional)

For the sauce

3 tbsp tamari sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
2 Tbsp of lime juice.
1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegan version)
1 Tbsp of sesame oil.
1 tsp grated fresh ginger.
1 pinch of white pepper.

Preparation

1
1- Prepare the raw vegetables and fish
- Grate or cut all the vegetables into fine julienne strips to obtain a crunchy and even texture. Arrange each ingredient separately on a large round dish for a spectacular visual effect.
- If you use raw fish, make sure it is sashimi quality or use gravlax or smoked salmon. Arrange the slices in the center of the dish.
2
2- Prepare the sauce
In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness or sourness to your preference. Reserve.
3
3- Add the toppings
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds, peanuts (or cashews) and lime zest over the vegetables and fish.
4
4- The mixing ritual (Lo Hei)
- Pour the dressing evenly over the salad.
- Invite all guests to bring chopsticks. Together, toss the salad, lifting the ingredients as high as possible, while saying wishes for prosperity and good luck. The higher the salad is tossed, the greater the luck is supposed to be!

Tags: Lo Hei, prosperity salad, Chinese New Year recipe, Singapore recipe, gluten-free recipe

Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/le-lo-hei-la-salade-de-la-prosperite-pour-le-nouvel-an-chinois-a-singapour-et-en- Malaysia/