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Appetizers for Malaysia Chinese New Year Potluck

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Malaysian Chinese New Year potlucks often feature a mix of traditional Chinese dishes along with Malaysian favorites. Here are some appetizer options that would be great for such an occasion: 1. Yee Sang (Prosperity Toss Salad) : A colorful salad made with shredded vegetables, pickled ginger, pomelo, crispy wonton strips, and various sauces. It's traditionally tossed high in the air with chopsticks while saying auspicious phrases. ( can be found in restaurants or supermarkets). Restaurants usually will include sashimi (raw fish slices). 2. Spring Rolls (Popiah) : Fresh spring rolls filled with a mixture of jicama, carrots, lettuce, tofu, and sometimes shrimp or pork, wrapped in thin rice paper and served with a sweet chili sauce (Thai chili sauce). For a twist, you can deep-fried the popiah. Personally, I prefer Vietnamese spring roll. They are wrapped with long, fresh chives and soo hoon. 3. Prawn Fritters (Cucur Udang) : Deep-fried batter containing prawns, onions, and vegetables...