2/1/25 Lunar New Year Feast: Welcoming the Year of the Earth Snake

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AMUSE
Chinese Dumplings “饺子” (Jiǎo Zi) ~ For the Blessing of Prosperity
Resembling the shape of ancient Chinese coins, these homemade gluten-free dumplings are filled with ground pork, shrimp, and Chinese chives. Served with ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce. (dairy free)
Optional Sake Pairing: CHOGETSU “CLEAR MOON” JUNMAI GINJO

FIRST
Vietnamese Chicken Soup “Canh Măng Gà” ~ Representing Warmth and Comfort
Delicate Northern Vietnamese soup with bamboo shoots, wood ear mushroom, hand-shredded poached chicken in a rich chicken broth (gluten free, dairy free)
Optional Sake Pairing: CHOGETSU “CLEAR MOON” JUNMAI GINJO

SECOND
Chinese Noodles “长寿面” (Cháng Shòu Miàn) with Roasted Duck and Mustard Greens ~ Representing Longevity
Rice noodles stir-fried with roasted duck, mustard greens, ginger, and Enoki mushrooms (gluten free, dairy free)
Optional Sake Pairing: AZUMA NO FUMOTO “FIRST WAVE” ARABASHIRI

THIRD
Korean Boneless Braised Beef Short Rib 갈비찜 (Galbi-jjim) ~ For the Blessing of Tradition
Boneless beef short rib braised in sweet-salty sauce along with radish, carrots, potatoes, Asian pear, and pine nuts (contains soy, gluten free, dairy free)
Optional Sake Pairing: TAIHEIZAN “KIMOTO JUNMAI”
OR
Vietnamese Steamed Sea Bass “Cá Hấp” ~ A Send-off to the Kitchen Gods
Steamed sea bass with ginger, shiitake mushroom, and glass noodles (contains soy, gluten free, dairy free)
The Vietnamese believes the Kitchen Gods leave the kitchen and ride on a fish (carp) to the heavens to give a report on each family’s doings, returning on the Eve of the first day of the Lunar year
Optional Sake Pairing: CHOKAISAN “MOUNT CHOKAI NAMA”

SWEETNESS OF LIFE
Vietnamese Fermented Black Sweet Rice “Cơm Rượu Nếp Cẩm” ~ For the Blessing of Good Health
Fermented sticky rice, persimmon ginger glaze, roasted cinnamon (gluten free, vegan)
Optional Sake Pairing: JOTO “THE BLUE ONE”