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Lunar New Year is about the reunion feast.

Its a time when everybody comes together.

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If you have family who lives far away, they come home.

You round up your friends.

Thatseverykids favorite part of Lunar New Year.

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Its tradition on Lunar New Year to eat foods that symbolize luck.

The specific ingredients can vary as long as you have eight of them.

My mom lives with us, so she of course was part of the celebration, too.

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Getting a compliment from her is really high praise.

This is a high compliment from her.

Thats fine, but you have to have eight ingredients.

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There is a little bit of cutting involved, but the cooking process is really quick.

Thats essentially true of most Chinese dishes.

With Western-style cooking, you often have dishes that require longer cooking times.

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For many dishes, especially stir-fries, once the prep work is done, the cooking is fast.

But with Chinese cooking, the cutting is part of the prep work.

Thats why you only need a pair of chopsticks to eat it.

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Ill probably also pick up some roast duck from the International District here.

Were going to venture to time our dinner so we can eat over Zoom with our extended family.

And of course there will be red envelopes for the kids.

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This past year has been challenging for everyone.

Were all in this storm together, but some of us are weathering it better than others.

Thats what I hope for the year ahead: peace, recovery, and lots of luck.

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Preheat a wok over high heat until wisps of smoke rise from the surface.

Swirl in the vegetable oil and heat for a few seconds until it starts to shimmer.

Stir-fry for about 90 seconds and then add the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and water.

Stir-fry for about one minute.

Add the sesame oil and white pepper powder.

Stir-fry for about 30 seconds more to combine.

Turn off the heat.

If you think it needs a pinch of salt, add the kosher salt and stir to combine.

Transfer to a serving dish.

*As told to Emily Laurence

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