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中心主题：Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner Menu (英语年夜饭菜单)

I. Appetizers (开胃菜)

• A. Cold Dishes (凉菜)

  • 1. Cucumber Salad with Garlic (蒜蓉黄瓜):
       • Ingredients: Cucumber, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt.
       • Description: Refreshing and crunchy, a classic cold dish to cleanse the palate.
       • Presentation: Sliced cucumber marinated in a savory and tangy sauce.
  • 2. Marinated Peanuts (卤花生):
       • Ingredients: Peanuts, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, soy sauce, sugar, salt.
       • Description: Flavorful and savory peanuts marinated in a fragrant spice blend.
       • Presentation: Peanuts simmered in a spiced broth until tender and infused with flavor.
  • 3. Wood Ear Mushroom Salad (凉拌木耳):
       • Ingredients: Wood ear mushrooms, coriander, chili oil, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil.
       • Description: A crunchy and slightly spicy salad with a unique texture.
       • Presentation: Thinly sliced wood ear mushrooms tossed in a vibrant and flavorful dressing.
  • 4. Five-Spice Beef Shank (五香牛肉):
       • Ingredients: Beef shank, soy sauce, five-spice powder, ginger, scallions, sugar.
       • Description: Tender and flavorful beef shank infused with the aroma of five-spice powder.
       • Presentation: Sliced beef shank served cold, often accompanied by a dipping sauce.

• B. Hot Dishes (热菜)

  • 1. Spring Rolls (春卷):
       • Ingredients: Spring roll wrappers, shredded cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, bean sprouts, ground pork (optional).
       • Description: Crispy and savory rolls filled with vegetables and meat.
       • Presentation: Deep-fried spring rolls served with a dipping sauce.
  • 2. Scallion Pancakes (葱油饼):
       • Ingredients: Flour, water, scallions, oil, salt.
       • Description: Flaky and savory pancakes with a distinct scallion flavor.
       • Presentation: Pan-fried scallion pancakes served hot, often cut into wedges.
  • 3. Potstickers (锅贴):
       • Ingredients: Dumpling wrappers, ground pork, cabbage, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil.
       • Description: Pan-fried dumplings with a crispy bottom and juicy filling.
       • Presentation: Potstickers arranged on a plate with the crispy side facing up, served with a dipping sauce.

II. Main Courses (主菜)

• A. Poultry (禽类)

  • 1. Peking Duck (北京烤鸭):
       • Ingredients: Duck, maltose, honey, soy sauce, five-spice powder.
       • Description: A classic dish featuring crispy skin and tender meat served with thin pancakes, scallions, and sweet bean sauce.
       • Presentation: The duck is carved tableside, showcasing the crispy skin.
  • 2. Steamed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions (葱姜蒸鸡):
       • Ingredients: Whole chicken, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil.
       • Description: A simple yet flavorful dish with tender chicken infused with the aroma of ginger and scallions.
       • Presentation: Whole chicken steamed and then chopped into pieces, garnished with ginger and scallions.
  • 3. Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁):
       • Ingredients: Chicken, peanuts, dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar.
       • Description: A spicy and savory stir-fry with tender chicken, peanuts, and chili peppers.
       • Presentation: Chicken stir-fried with peanuts, chili peppers, and a tangy sauce.

• B. Seafood (海鲜)

  • 1. Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce and Ginger (清蒸鱼):
       • Ingredients: Whole fish (e.g., sea bass, snapper), ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil.
       • Description: A healthy and flavorful dish highlighting the freshness of the fish.
       • Presentation: Whole steamed fish garnished with ginger and scallions, drizzled with soy sauce and sesame oil. Represents abundance.
  • 2. Shrimp with Garlic Sauce (蒜蓉开背虾):
       • Ingredients: Shrimp, garlic, butter, soy sauce, rice wine.
       • Description: Plump shrimp smothered in a fragrant garlic sauce.
       • Presentation: Shrimp arranged on a plate, drenched in garlic sauce.

• C. Pork (猪肉)

  • 1. Braised Pork Belly (红烧肉):
       • Ingredients: Pork belly, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, star anise, cinnamon.
       • Description: A rich and flavorful dish with tender pork belly braised in a sweet and savory sauce.
       • Presentation: Braised pork belly served in a rich sauce, often garnished with vegetables.
  • 2. Sweet and Sour Pork (糖醋里脊):
       • Ingredients: Pork tenderloin, cornstarch, flour, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, pineapple, bell peppers.
       • Description: Crispy pork coated in a sweet and tangy sauce.
       • Presentation: Pork stir-fried with pineapple, bell peppers, and a sweet and sour sauce.

• D. Vegetarian (素菜)

  • 1. Buddha's Delight (罗汉斋):
       • Ingredients: Various vegetables (e.g., mushrooms, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, lotus root, bean curd sheets).
       • Description: A flavorful vegetarian dish with a variety of textures and flavors.
       • Presentation: A medley of vegetables stir-fried with a savory sauce.
  • 2. Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐):
       • Ingredients: Tofu, ground pork (optional), doubanjiang (fermented bean paste), chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns.
       • Description: A spicy and flavorful tofu dish with a rich and savory sauce.
       • Presentation: Tofu simmered in a spicy sauce, garnished with Sichuan peppercorns and scallions.

III. Staple Foods (主食)

• A. Rice (米饭): Plain white rice, fried rice (扬州炒饭)
• B. Noodles (面条): Longevity Noodles (长寿面) – long noodles symbolizing a long life.
• C. Dumplings (饺子): Symbolizing wealth and prosperity.

IV. Soup (汤)

• A. Chicken Soup with Ginseng (人参鸡汤): Nourishing and warming.
• B. Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣汤): A flavorful and tangy soup with a hint of spice.
• C. Winter Melon Soup with Meatballs (冬瓜肉丸汤): Light and refreshing.

V. Dessert (甜点)

• A. Tangyuan (汤圆): Sweet glutinous rice balls filled with sesame paste, peanuts, or red bean paste. Symbolizing family reunion.
• B. Eight Treasure Rice Pudding (八宝饭): A sweet glutinous rice pudding with dried fruits and nuts.
• C. Fruits (水果): Mandarin oranges symbolizing wealth, pomelos symbolizing abundance.

This detailed outline provides a wide range of options for a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner menu, all translated for English speakers. You can adapt it to your preferences and dietary needs. The focus is on dishes that are traditionally eaten during this festive occasion and that carry symbolic meaning.