Auspicious Bagua Abalone Yu Sheng Recipe ( 吉祥八卦鲍仔魚生 )

Bagua ( 八卦 ) represents the octagonal trigram template, with the center containing the Yin ( 阴 ) and Yang ( 阳 ) symbol, or Taijitu as in the Taoist philosophy. The Chinese believe that the Yin represents the receptive ( female ) force of nature, while Yang represents the creative ( male ) force of nature.

According to Feng Shui belief, the positive chi energy in one’s life, environment and living area should be balanced. Hence, Bagua is an essential tool used to map a location to see how the different sections correspond to different aspects in one's life such as fame, marriage, career, and wealth.

During Chinese New Year, Lo Hei ( 捞起 ) is a Lunar New Year tradition whereby Yu Sheng is served. It is a large colourful plate of salad consisting of numerous ingredients, and they get tossed during the “ Prosperity Toss ” session while shouting out auspicious phrases.

Well, the Auspicious Bagua Abalone Yu Sheng ( 吉祥八卦鲍仔魚生 ) was one of the few Yu Sheng I had created for the Chinese New Year. Are you a fan of Yu Sheng or Abalone too? Let's put on our apron!

Ingredients:
1 canned Baby Abalone
150g Jellyfish
200g Carrots
200g Radish
1 Lime
8g Pok Chui Biscuits
5 tbsp Chopped Peanuts
5 tbsp Roasted Sesame Seeds
3 tbsp Shredded Green Nutmeg
3 tbsp Shredded Red Ginger
2 tbsp Dried Orange Peel
2 tbsp Preserved Garlic
3 tbsp Japanese Goma Dressing
3 tbsp Sesame Oil
2 tbsp Plum Sauce
1 tsp Pepper

Method:

• Cut abalone into thin slices.

• Clean and shred carrots and radish. Begin shaping the basic shape of bagua on a serving plate by forming it with shredded carrot and radish. Add abalone, using it to divide the Yin and Yang Bagua.

• Place seasame seeds and peanuts around the bagua.



• Start adding the rest of the ingredients.

I had forgotten about the Pok Chui Biscuits until my friend reminded me. Silly me! Pouring these biscuits and shouting 遍地黄金 ( pian di huang jin ) during our Prosperity Toss literally means Gold Everywhere.

Lastly, add the seasonings and dressing, and have fun with the Auspicious Bagua Abalone Yu Sheng Recipe ( 吉祥八卦鲍仔魚生 )! Huat ah!

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