Cover Aliyaa’s sambol and crab yee sang (Photo: Aliyaa)
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Here are unconventional versions of the traditional prosperity toss to try out this festive season
Yee sang is a Cantonese salad, typically consisting of prosperous ingredients such as shredded vegetables, raw fish, condiments, and sweet dressings. Typically tossed while calling out auspicious wishes during the Lunar New Year, no celebration is complete without it.
We’ve rounded up a selection of unusual versions of the salad, from localised versions with pucuk paku and bunga kantan, to ones with papadam and deep-fried crab, sure to usher in festive excitement for the Year of the Dragon.
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Kompassion’s crab yee sang
Beloved neighbourhood Thai eatery Kompassion introduces its spin on yee sang, made with dragon fruit, edamame, nuts, and crab.
Kompassion
Address: 5, Jalan SS 20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya. +6018 289 6953
Copaa KL’s pucuk paku yee sang
For a local spin on the traditional dish, Copaa KL impress with a salad of pucuk paku, jackfruit, roasted coconut flakes, and more fresh ingredients. The star of the show is the dressing, made with lychee juice and osmanthus flower.
Copaa KL
Address: 38-1, Jalan 24/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. +6017 272 8971
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Gooddam’s pork belly yee sang
Slow-roasted pork belly with Sarawak black pepper gravy tops Gooddam’s take on the yee sang. Also available is a version topped with grilled lobster, scallop sashimi, and house-made smoked salmon.
Gooddam
Address: Lot B-G-07, The HUB SS2, 19 Sentral, Jalan Harapan, Seksyen 19, 46300 Petaling Jaya. Instagram / @gooddamco
Table & Apron’s Malaysian yee sang
With over 18 ingredients, Table & Apron stays true to its roots and presents a local take on the Lunar New Year ritual. Ulam raja, bunga kantan, murukku, kerisik and more Malaysian flavours shine in the restaurant’s version of the prosperity toss.
Table & Apron
Address: 23, Jalan SS 20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya. +603 7733 4000
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Aliyaa’s sambol and crab yee sang
Above Aliyaa's yee sang (Photo: Aliyaa)
Aliyaa's yee sang (Photo: Aliyaa)
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Until February 12, Aliyaa will serve its take on the yee sang, made with fish sambol, eggplant sambol, potato poriyal, deep-fried sea crab, and papadam.
Aliyaa
Address: No 48 G&M, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur. +6017 883 3738
Rinjin Shokudo’s abalone yee sang
Available for order via food Another Food Co’s delivery service is Rinjin Shokudo’s yee sang, which overflows with prosperous ingredients from Sabah prawns and salmon sashimi to abalone.
Rinjin Shokudo
Address: C-7-G, The Link, 2, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 1, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. +6012 380 3518
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