In celebration of the upcoming New Year, which marks the beginning of the year of the Wood Dragon, we are embarking on a new 20-year feng shui cycle that promises to stretch its influence until 2044, completing a grand 180-year circle. Under the fiery dominion of the number nine, a symbol of culmination and success in Chinese tradition, this time is seen as especially auspicious. In Chinese culture, the number nine is not merely a numeral; it’s an emblem of good fortune and the assurance of successful completion, intimately linked with the element of fire, a beacon of life, power, and comfort.
To celebrate this auspicious time, here are some children’s Malaysian Chinese recipes sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Specifically, the first recipe is for the Earth Dragon’s Favorite dessert, Pengat Pisang, and the second is the Fiery Dragon’s Throat Cooler, Sweet Lassi. The Earth Dragon’s Favourite dessert, Pengat Pisang, calls for thin coconut milk, ginger, sugar, bananas, thick coconut milk, sago, and adult supervision during the cooking process. The Fiery Dragon’s Throat Cooler, Sweet Lassi, calls for yogurt, iced water, sugar, a wide mixing bowl or jug, a beater, and an adult to help. Additionally, there’s also a recipe for the Little Dragon Cooler, Sweet Mango Lassi, which calls for mango, yogurt, honey or sugar, iced water, a blender, and adult supervision.
Ultimately, these delicious treats are a captivating way to celebrate and bring good luck and sweetness in the coming year. So, look forward to the New Year in style with these delectable and charming dishes.