What to eat on February 2, the Dragon Raising its Head? Introduction to food to eat on February 2

February 2 is a traditional Chinese festival. The customs and eating habits on this day are different across the country. Every year on February 2, people like to eat some special foods to get a good start. So what should we eat on February 2? The following editor will introduce it to you.

What to eat on February 2nd, the day of the Dragon Raising its Head

1. Eat dragon scales (spring pancakes) on February 2

Eating spring pancakes on February 2 is a custom in most regions. Spring pancakes symbolize dragon scales, which coincides with the legend of the dragon raising its head. Spring pancakes are large and thin, and can be eaten with shredded green onions, braised pork, smoked chicken and other ingredients.

2. Eat dumplings (dragon ears) on February 2

February 2 is called Dragon Festival in the folks. Many people associate many foods with dragons. In some areas, people like to eat dumplings on February 2. They say dumplings are dragon ears. On the day of "Dragon Raising its Head", people like to eat dumplings with meat and vegetable mixture. "Meat and vegetables" means "wealth", which means they hope that they will be prosperous in the new year.

3. Eat noodles on February 2 (Dragon's Beard)

There are many landlords who like to eat noodles on February 2nd. On this day, they must eat dragon beard noodles, which are very thin noodles. When they enter the water, they look like a silver dragon entering the sea, which is very beautiful. Eating dragon beard noodles during the Dragon Festival has the beautiful meaning of "smoothness and happiness".

4. Eat fried cakes (longdan) on February 2

In Beijing, people also have the habit of eating fried cakes on the second day of the second lunar month. The fried cakes are round and golden in color, very similar to gentian, so people call them gentian. It is said that eating fried cakes on this day also means good luck, which can make people happy and satisfied throughout the year.