Misua with Two Red Eggs for First day of Lunar New Year
Hello Kindness,
A while ago, I asked you on my story what is your traditional meal for LNY. A few of my friends with Hokkien heritage told me a bowl of Misua with two boiled eggs is a must for the first day of LNY!
We all know noodles hold a special place in Asian cuisine because the long strand signifies longevity, so it is customary to eat them on birthdays. But have you seen/ tried Red Egg 红鸡蛋, hóng jīdàn? They get their colour from being boiled in red yeast rice (angkak)water.
Angkak the natural dye that turns the boiled egg red.
It is auspicious to eat these eggs on LNY as it symbolizes a new beginning, fertility and growth.
Misua and red eggs combined together symbolize a bowl of good wishes for entering the new year (new age)with endurance, development and expansions in all things good. The Red dyed egg brings a good fortune and two of them since who doesn’t want a double fortune! So here is a bowl for you wishing you a good year ahead!
Here is a simple recipe for you to try!
Enjoy Xx
