Yusheng is often served as part of a multi-dish dinner, usually as the appetizer due to its symbolism of "good luck" for the new year.
Steps:
1. The base ingredients are first served.
2.The leader proceeds to add ingredients such as the fish, the crackers and the sauces while saying "auspicious wishes" .
3. Diners at the table then stand up and on cue, proceed to toss the shredded ingredients into the air with chopsticks while saying various "auspicious wishes" out loud. Huat Ah!
Meaning Of Ingredients:
Raw Fish: Symbolize abundance and excess through the year.(年年有余)
Pomelo or Lime: Adding luck and auspicious value. (大吉大利)
Pepper: Hope of attracting more money and valuables.(招财进宝)
Oil: Encourage money to flow in from all directions. (一本万利)
Carrot: Indicating blessings of good luck. (鸿运当头)Shredded Green Radish: Symbolizing eternal youth. (青春常驻)
Shredded White Radish: Symbolising prosperity in business and promotion at work.(风生水起)
Peanut Crumbs: Symbolizing a household filled with gold and silver. (金银满屋)
Sesame Seeds: Symbolising a flourishing business. (生意兴隆)
Deep-fried Flour Crisps (in the shape of golden pillows) : wishes that literally the whole floor would be filled with gold.( 满地黄金)
Below is a 101 guide on yusheng: