Some famous individuals born in the year of the ox include:
Sweet and Sour Seafood
by Irene Choo, a friend of Professor Schaetzel’s in Singapore “This is a recipe that my friend, Irene Choo, made for me when I lived in Singapore. It is delicious! I have wonderful memories of all the good food in Singapore—it’s actually famous for it’s food—and especially this dish that Irene made for me!” Ingredients…
Compatibility
The ox is most compatible with the rooster, the rat, and the snake. According to Fefe Ho and Chloe Chiao of ChineseNewYear.net, the rat and the ox hold similar goals in life, and have personalities that complement each other’s strengths. The hard ox will also find the “soft” rooster easy to get along with. Fefe…
Egg Dumplings
By Bingjie Zhu “My grandma used to make this recipe ever Lunar New Year’s Eve. What’s special about this recipe is that the egg dumplings were not made in a pot or a pan, but in a round-bottom ladle directly over the flame of a gas stove. All the ingredients are common, but the chef…
Lunar New Year and the Ox
About Lunar New Year In an interview with USA Today, Professor Zhaojin Zeng compared Lunar New Year to Thanksgiving in America, as it is a holiday associated with traveling to and spending time with loved ones. Lunar New Year is the “largest mass migration of humans each year” according to CNN, with millions of people…
Chinese Fried Rice
By Cong Zhou “Chinese fried rice is easy to cook and tastes great, so it becomes one of the most popular cuisine in China. Fried rice is welcomed by Chinese people, not only in holidays, but also in their daily life.” Ingredients: Leftover white rice (6 cups) Beaten eggs (2) Diced Chinese ham (1/4 cup) …