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Yu Sheng is a traditional Chinese dish commonly known as the 'prosperity toss'. It is consumed during Chinese New Year celebrations in Singapore and Malaysia. It contains raw fish slices usually salmon, mixed with shredded vegetables and a variety of sauces and condiments. The dish symbolises abundance, prosperity and vigor.

No, yu sheng is usually served as an appetizer to start a multi-course meal during Chinese New Year celebrations.

In the dish, raw fish symbolises abundance and excess, connotations derived from the homophone 'yu', which can mean fish and abundance.

Yes, vegetarian versions of yu sheng can be made by omitting the raw fish and adding in more varieties of shredded vegetables and fruits.

There are many recipes online that help you prepare yu sheng at home. Just gather all the necessary ingredients mainly shredded veggies, raw fish, spices, and sauces. Arrange them in a platter and the dish is ready to be served.

'Lo hei' is a Cantonese phrase meaning 'tossing up good fortune'. It refers to the ritual of tossing yu sheng and saying auspicious phrases before eating it during the Chinese New Year.

The multiple colors of yu sheng come from the various ingredients used, each representing different symbolic meanings. Generally, bright colors are also believed to bring good luck.

The consumption of yu sheng during the Lunar New Year signifies the start of a prosperous new year and it's a way of wishing for good health, wealth, and happiness for everybody.

Yu Sheng originated from Guangdong, China. It was then popularised in Singapore and Malaysia and is now considered a staple dish for Lunar New Year celebrations in these regions.

Symbolically, yu sheng is a dish that symbolises good luck, prosperity, and health for the upcoming year. The act of tossing the ingredients high in the air with joyous shouts of 'Loh Hey' is a way to increase one's good fortune.

Yu sheng is made up primarily of finely shredded vegetables, chef-selected raw fish, a mix of spices and sauces, crackers, and sometimes, additional ingredients like fresh fruits or nuts.

Everyone around the table uses their chopsticks and tosses the ingredients upward while saying auspicious well wishes out loud, in an act known as 'lo hei', which means to rise.

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Salmon is the most popular and commonly used fish in yu sheng.

Given that traditional yu sheng contains raw fish, if you have a seafood allergy you may need to request a fish-free version or avoid eating the dish.

While yu sheng is typically enjoyed during Lunar New Year celebrations, some restaurants or markets may still offer it outside of this period.