Eating whole fish during the Lunar New Year symbolizes ‘wealth’ and ‘prosperity’ year-round. Mud carp and catfish are used. And since I am still basking in the festivities, today’s recipe share is Sinanglay na Tilapia. Whole fish, anyone?

One of the food items served during Chinese New Year Reunions is shrimp which symbolizes ‘happiness’. Spring rolls are also present as the shape and color resemble a gold bar symbolizing ‘wealth’. With this, why not combine the significance of the two by using shrimp and deep frying it to get that golden hue, ei? 'Happiness' and 'Wealth' all in one dish!

Easy Crispy Milkfish with Sweetened Soy Sauce and Spinach n' Peas Rice

Air-Fried Stuffed Milkfish (bangus)