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Spring Rolls

A Symbol of Wealth and Prosperity for the Coming New Year

From Rhonda Parkinson, About.com

Spring Rolls

Spring Rolls

Rhonda Parkinson

Spring rolls symbolize wealth and prosperity, since their color and shape is similar to a gold bar. (Another appetizer that symbolizes wealth, Clam Sycee, is thought to resemble gold or silver bouillion). Originally, spring rolls were filled with vegetables in celebration of the coming of Spring; shrimp and barbecued pork were added later.

Cantonese Spring Rolls Recipe - delicate spring rolls filled with shrimp, pork and Chinese chives
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