Even on New Year's Eve, a lot of requests appeared on the Internet in which Russians tried to find out if it was possible to eat chicken meat in the year of the rooster. Naturally, this topic was immediately picked up on various forums and sites. Somewhere it was ridiculed, somewhere it was discussed quite seriously. But how should one really relate to such a dilemma: to perceive it as a stupid superstition or the wisdom of ancestors?

Symbolism of the Year of the Fire Rooster

Eastern calendar 2017 begins on the 2nd new moon after the winter solstice, which falls on January 28, and passes under the sign of the fiery rooster. This is a unique combination of patron animal and elements. After all, it is the rooster in Chinese culture that is considered one of the strongest and brightest signs, since it is the harbinger of dawn. Well, the fire element is the best match for the sun.

The symbolism of the year of the fiery rooster is interpreted by most astrologers and mystics unequivocally: this is the time when youth and hope will rule. Any person who needs an influx of emotional strength and protection from the dark aspects of life will receive them and will be able to successfully withstand all difficulties. But superstitious people do not forget to add to this: "if they honor the rooster!".

Who is the rooster pecking?

According to many foreign and domestic psychologists, superstitions give modern people the opportunity to relieve themselves of part of the responsibility for their own lives and shift it onto the shoulders of fate. They didn’t get a job because a black cat crossed the road, and a quarrel in the family because someone spilled salt. In this case, if you give yourself a negative answer to the question of whether it is possible to eat chicken meat in the year of the rooster, but then continue to cook it, you can justify any of your failures with the banal revenge of a touchy bird.

There are many quite serious discussions on the network about what the symbol of the year is fraught with:

  • The rooster will “peck” you in the arms and legs, because of which any undertakings can go wrong, problems arise at work, in school and even in the family;
  • Flying birds, at the instigation of a rooster, will seek to mark you, your car, house, and so on;
  • Store-bought eggs are bound to be rotten or broken when you carry them home.

But a special punishment awaits the inhabitants of the countryside, because this year their rooster will not forgive eating his “girlfriends”, chickens, and will begin to rush at the offenders every time he sees them.

Naturally, it is impossible to frighten a practical and modern person with such prophecies. But is there even a grain of benefit and rationality in such a sign?

Placebo effect

They say that if a person believes very strongly in something, then it can materialize. This opinion has both a mystical and psychological basis, but it converges on one thing: if you are firmly convinced that, for example, the number 13 can bring you misfortune, then it will be so. And it's not even that superstition will work. You will simply perceive any unsuccessful event as a manifestation of signs and a sign of fate.

This situation can also be turned the other way: if a person is sure that hard work will bring him success in his work, then he will definitely achieve his goals.

So, in the question of whether it is possible to eat chicken meat in the year of the rooster, the same principle applies. If a person is sure that it’s impossible, he’d better beware of violating the ban he himself erected, otherwise he will inflate any future troubles in his head to an incredible scale and associate it with the punishment of the imperious and touchy symbol of the year. But Following it will give him many benefits:

  • A sense of his own uniqueness, because he knows the secret of a successful life this year!
  • The feeling of pride that following his own convictions will give him;
  • Will show the person himself that he has willpower;
  • It will allow you to discover many new dishes and, if necessary, get rid of excess weight.

If you are not superstitious, there is absolutely no need to observe such restrictions, because there is no logical justification for them. Moreover, even people who adhere to traditions and observe some signs can well afford to eat chicken meat in peace, given that the horoscope in question is Chinese, and in Russia, nevertheless, the Slavic population prevails. By the way, according to the calendar of the Slavs, 2017 passes under the sign of a crouching fox , which certainly treats eating chickens favorably.

In the pre-holiday bustle, they devote a lot of time to choosing gifts, decorating their homes, they begin to plan an outfit for the celebration in advance, and they do all this, taking into account the features and requirements of the symbol of the upcoming New Year.

It cannot be said that little attention is paid to the table, but when buying expensive products, housewives are more likely to focus on the preferences of their family, from year to year they cook even their favorite, but the same dishes. This is a big mistake. Treats at the meeting of the New Year should be given special attention.

What to put on our beautiful table?

Deciding what to cook for the year of the Rooster and what menu to choose for New Year, we will take into account the preferences of the future symbol - elegance, simplicity, naturalness. To appease the Fire Rooster, remember that this is a bird that cannot be called greedy. That's why main wish for New Year's table- wealth, not excess. Do not try to excel in culinary delights - dishes should be understandable, not too pretentious, but suggest a choice for a wide variety of tastes.

The traditional set - appetizers, salads, cuts, sandwiches, hot dishes and dessert - will provide a tasty and plentiful feast worthy of a fiery representative of birds.

What has no place on the table

In order not to upset the proud bird, think about what dishes on your menu the Rooster would not be happy about. The answer will come immediately - prepared from his relatives!

  1. Rule number 1 for the New Year's table 2017: no chicken! If you really like roast poultry, it’s better to cook some competitor in the poultry yard: duck, goose or turkey.
  2. The Rooster, who is responsible for its offspring, can be alerted by too frankly served egg dishes: stuffed, aspic or used entirely in a salad, for example, in the form of mushrooms or snowmen. At the same time, eggs may well be part of other dishes: it is no secret that chickens willingly feast on them.

Preferred products for New Year's dishes

When thinking about compiling a menu, choose products that are to the taste of your family and guests, while not contradicting the symbolism of this year.

  1. A maximum of vegetables, the most diverse, better multi-colored, especially "fiery" shades.
  2. Fish and other seafood: a representative of oriental culture (Chinese calendar!) is sure to please.
  3. Side dishes are always to the taste of the feathered symbol. Of course, cereal dishes may seem rustic for the New Year's table, but the same rice can be prepared in a very unusual and festive way.
  4. Salads should not be overly complex, with lots of ingredients: Rooster loves "clear", simple, traditionally loved flavors. Prepare your family's favorite holiday salads.
  5. For dessert, take care of baking, because the grains from which the flour is made are the first delicacy for the Rooster, and then there will be such delicious crumbs! It is better that the dishes are prepared with your own hands, and not bought ready-made: Domestic bird will appreciate the invested family energy and increase it. Highly a good option- painted gingerbread hung on a Christmas tree. The village bird will be pleased and cottage cheese desserts like a cheesecake.
  6. Do not skimp on the greens: what could be better for a rooster than fresh grass? Use it in salads, as well as when decorating dishes.
  7. When choosing between homemade and store-bought, opt for more natural products. For example, mayonnaise for salads home cooking much tastier than store-bought, and milk for custard it doesn't have to be powdery. You need to put your hands on this New Year's table: believe me, the result will be worth it!

Chicken meat can always be replaced with turkey, or any other, and chicken eggs with indo-duck, or quail.

The Rooster does not impose special requirements on drinks, but still, as a male representative, stronger options will be to his taste, although you should not refuse traditional champagne under the chiming clock.

Hot dish. What is the main dish to choose for the year of the Rooster

There are two options here: either a traditional chicken, or quails prepared in the same way, a duck, or a goose. They will yield in terms of taste to the chicken, and maybe the guests will like it more.

You can also cook a beef roll as a main dish, or a home-style roast with pork. It does not hurt to bring the dish to a crisp during cooking, and decorate brighter when serving.

We offer a choice of several New Year's hot dishes.

Salmon baked in the oven in its own juice

Baked salmon is good because it can be cooked both high-calorie and light, dietary (for this we put the fish in foil).

The fish can be baked whole or cut into steaks.

Ingredients:

  • salmon steak,
  • salt,
  • ground pepper,
  • dry basil.

Cooking:

  1. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and send for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. At the same time, turn on the oven to heat up to 180 degrees.
  3. If you bake in a mold, then fill it with a quarter of water and close the fish with a lid.
    If you want a lighter and less calorie dish, wrap the salmon in foil.
  4. Sprinkle basil on top.
  5. Bake 25 minutes. If you want to achieve the effect of a golden crust, open the lid and simmer for another 10 minutes.

Pork schnitzel for the festive table

Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 4 slices (150 - g) loin,
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs,
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs,
  • salt pepper,
  • creamy and vegetable oil for frying.

You will need clamps for roasting meat.

Cooking:

  1. Salt the pork pieces 1.5 cm thick and put in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Take out the chilled meat, pepper.
  3. Roll in flour and lightly beaten eggs.
  4. Place the meat in the roasting clamps.
  5. Heat up the pan and add sunflower oil and a tablespoon of butter.
  6. Fry the meat directly in the clamps on both sides for about 2-3 minutes.

Serve the dish immediately hot.

What New Year's snacks will appeal to the Rooster on the eve of 2017

If hot is called the main decoration of the table, then snacks are its decoration.

They are present on every table from the beginning of the meal to its very end.

Let's calm the housewives right away, everyone's favorite sandwiches with red caviar can be present on the table. She likes her Rooster bright color and a shape that resembles grains. Red caviar can also be used to decorate served dishes.

You can also use rolls as a win-win snack. If you don’t want to order in a store or try a previously unfamiliar dish for the first time on New Year’s Eve, then you can cook an appetizer yourself.

Try one of the original and beautiful recipes.

Appetizer with avocado and shrimp (or crab)

You can make original tartlets, the baskets of which will not be made of dough, but directly from avocado slices.

Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 4 ripe avocados
  • 200 g frozen shrimp (or crabs),
  • 1 shallot (can be replaced with ordinary, but not bitter onions),
  • half a cucumber
  • half a red chili pepper
  • juice of 1 lime,
  • 1-2 tablespoons of sunflower or olive oil,
  • a quarter teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro.

Cooking:

  1. If you have frozen shrimp (crabs), defrost them when room temperature or place in a colander with water.
  2. Then cut into small pieces.
  3. Peel and finely chop the onion.
  4. Cut the cucumber and chop it into slices or small cubes.
  5. Remove the seeds from the chili pepper and finely chop.
  6. Mix all ingredients by adding lemon juice, oil, salt and finely chopped cilantro.
  7. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pits.
  8. Put the stuffing in the avocado.
  9. Decorate with cilantro on top.

Serve as an appetizer or as part of other meals.

Cucumber rolls with bacon (or cheese)

Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • bacon (or cheese) - 170 g,
  • cucumber - 1 piece,
  • fresh parsley.

For this recipe, you will need skewers to secure the finished rolls. They can be wooden and plastic, in the form of a simple stick and with a textured tip: the main thing is that they are long enough!

Cooking:

  1. Cut the bacon into thin slices if you bought it in pieces.
  2. Fry the bacon on both sides until crispy.
  3. Slice the cucumber into thin strips that will curl up and not break. For this, long-fruited varieties are best suited.
  4. Place the fried bacon on top of the cucumber, roll up tightly and secure with a skewer.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and boldly decorate the holiday table with this appetizer!

When discussing the choice of snacks when meeting the Year of the Rooster, remember the rule - everything is bright and crispy!

Ideally, if you can use cereals and flour products to decorate snacks (and other dishes).

Therefore, pies and cakes on the New Year's table will definitely appeal to the Rooster! True, one “but” arises here: then you will have to go on a diet ...

So decide for yourself)))

But berries, fruits and vegetables of different colors at the meeting of 2017 should be considered not only from the side of taste, but first of all, taking into account them appearance and coloration.

Orange citrus fruits, red apples, Green grapes and red quince are able to create whole masterpieces on the table.

And now the New Year's salads!

What's a table without salads?!

Vegetable, meat, mushroom and fish variations are welcome guests on the New Year's table 2017.

Rules for those who stubbornly do not want to tease the Rooster, except for unwanted use chicken eggs and chicken meat no. But, pay attention, we are talking only about the obvious presence of such eggs. But they can be disguised in a dish))).

Do not refuse the traditional Olivier!

In it, one of the main ingredients can be replaced with quail or indout eggs. To taste, they are practically no different from such familiar chicken.

Ingredients:

  • 200 g boiled chicken,
  • 2 medium boiled carrots
  • 2 boiled potatoes,
  • 3 boiled eggs
  • 2-3 pickles,
  • 100 g canned peas,
  • aioli sauce for dressing (or the usual mayonnaise).

Traditional cooking method: cut into small cubes and mix. But the design may be different. Can be put in a large salad bowl. And you can serve separately for each guest in a bowl or a glass.

Light salad with tuna and mozzarella

In addition to traditional salads, it doesn’t hurt to try to cook something new for the New Year’s table! We offer new recipe salad with fish and cheese.

Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 1 head of iceberg lettuce (about 200-300 g), or any other,
  • 200-250 g mozzarella,
  • 1-2 medium sized ripe tomatoes (or cherry)
  • 130 g canned tuna(in own juice or oil, it doesn't matter).

For filling:

  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil,
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or apple cider vinegar
  • a large clove of garlic (or two small ones)
  • salt and pepper.

Cooking:

  1. In a bowl, mix the grated garlic with the products for the filling until a homogeneous emulsion.
  2. Chop lettuce into large chunks.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes, mozzarella and tuna (must drain the juice!).
  4. Mix everything and serve.

Enjoy your meal)))

If you choose between recipes, then pay attention to the peasant options, which contain a lot of vegetables, meat and herbs.

So, the basic rules of the New Year's table:

  • The festive table should be as bright and colorful as possible.
  • The more plant foods on the table, the better.
  • Crisp or use for decoration is highly recommended ready meals crackers and chips.
  • The festive table should not only be rich in treats and dishes, it must be beautifully decorated and decorated.
  • Do not be stingy with real dishes - no disposable plates and cups!
  • Let all the decoration holiday table will be as bright as possible.

To new year holidays succeed well, follow these simple rules, and then the satisfied Rooster will not leave you without his patronage!

2016-11-01



The Fire Rooster is about to snatch the reins from the Fire Monkey, and 2016 will change the new year 2017, so it's time to think about what the New Year's table will be like and how to make it right. One of the most exciting questions in this situation is is it possible to cook chicken in the year of the Rooster for the New Year? Indeed, on the one hand, chicken is a relative of the symbol of the year, and on the other hand, many dishes cannot do without this type of meat. We will understand the gastronomic preferences of the Rooster in more detail.

Is it possible to cook chicken dishes

According to the eastern horoscope, 2017 will go under the auspices of the Fire Rooster, which means that this bird will be held in high esteem throughout the year, since the symbol of the year cannot be offended. Your New Year's table should be arranged in such a way as to please the ruler of the year, be sure to treat him with your favorite dishes, and do not offend yourself.




Chicken dishes on the New Year's table are excluded, this is due to the fact that, nevertheless, the chicken is a close relative of the Rooster. And this bird, the symbol of the year, is a huge family man, and does not tolerate when things are not good with him and his relatives. Agree, in the year of the rabbit, we also do not cook rabbit meat.

However, do not worry about the fact that it is not recommended to cook chicken for the New Year 2017, as there are many others. delicious recipes that guests will surely love. The main thing is to make your menu correctly, not to deprive the symbol of the year, so that he sees that they are waiting for him in the house, they are happy for him, then he will bring a lot of happiness and take the family hearth under his wing.




What should be on the New Year's menu

When compiling the menu, you need to take into account two qualities of the Rooster: he is generous, but at the same time economical. This means that the table for the New Year should be varied and satisfying, but not too luxurious. At the same time, it is important to catch that golden mean: so that there is enough of everything on the table, but at the same time not to be wasteful.

In the center of the New Year's table, you must definitely put a plate with grains, this will be a personal treat for the symbol of the year, a kind of bait. Also, the Rooster will approve of the abundance of sweets on the table by preparing several desserts in the year of the Rooster 2017, you definitely can not go wrong!




When setting the table, it is preferable to select wooden dishes, it is not necessary to put all wooden dishes, but there should be several spoons and bowls for salads made of wood.




As for other dishes that should be on the menu, these are vegetable salads and fruit cut. The fact is that the Rooster himself prefers vegetarian cuisine, which is low-calorie and very healthy. For example, great option a cheese plate will become for the festive table, and if it is decorated beautifully, it will still act as a decoration.






In order not to completely get confused with what is appropriate to cook for the New Year 2017 and what is not, you can use the following menu plan:

2-3 types of snacks;
Two options for hot dishes;
Several salads;
Two dessert options;
Fruit and vegetable cutting;
Beverages.

Using such a plan, there will be treats on the table that both the Rooster and all household members will like. Because only a variety of dishes can please everyone.


Advice! Is it possible to cook chicken for the New Year? There is no strict ban, but it is better to replace this meat with pork, beef or rabbit. It would be appropriate to cook something from fish.

For a side dish, it is best to choose something from vegetables. For example, baked potatoes or vegetable stew suitable for both meat and fish. Even if you can’t make a lot of garnish, you can cook it, it will not only please the Rooster, but also save the housewives time. Since salads according to their recipe are the simplest, but at the same time very tasty, besides, they do not need a lot of ingredients.




Also, you should cook so that they are bright and unusual. The Rooster likes creativity in everything, even when it comes to food, which can also be made into a work of art.




Drinks for the New Year 2017

Despite the fact that the Rooster is economical, he does not tolerate low-quality products, especially when it comes to alcohol, which is indispensable for the New Year. In this matter, he also has some wishes.




Of course, for the chiming clock, you need to stock up on a bottle of champagne, since it is impossible to imagine a holiday without this drink. But, in addition to champagne, drinks should be stronger. It is better to give preference to expensive drinks, rum, tequila or whiskey. Suitable for ladies house wine. Since the Cockerel is a domestic bird, something of his own, cooked according to a special recipe, is closer in spirit to him.




Various homemade tinctures will also be held in high esteem, for example, pine nuts tincture, which is made according to the following recipe: 200 grams pine nuts you need to fill in a third glass of sugar, put everything in glass jar and pour half a liter of vodka. Close the jar tightly and keep the drink in a dark place for 30 days.




And from non-alcoholic drinks, you can put homemade compote or fruit drink on the table, and serve milkshakes for dessert.


Advice! If on New Year's Eve there is a trip to the street, then after a walk it will warm. It is very easy to prepare: red wine must be heated over low heat, but not brought to a boil, add sugar, cinnamon pod, cloves, wait for boiling, and as soon as this process occurs, pour the drink into glasses. You can decorate mulled wine with an orange slice, it’s still a holiday, and everything should be beautiful.




No wonder they say that how you meet the New Year, so you will spend it. Therefore, the hostesses cook a lot and tasty to all year round prosperity reigned in their house. Therefore, it is so important to please yourself on New Year's Eve. delicious meals and please the symbol of the year. Despite the fact that the Rooster does not approve of some products on the table, you can cook a lot of interesting things without compromising your tastes.

The most long-awaited and fabulous holiday will come very soon. As you meet the New Year - so you will spend it! On New Year's Eve, many try to appease the symbol of the coming year, and thereby attract good luck and wealth to the house. According to the Eastern calendar, 2017 is the year of the Fire Rooster. What to wear for a holiday, what to put on the table, how to please the Rooster - says tarologist Iraida Drozdova.

Professional tarologist Iraida Drozdova:

New Year is the most magical holiday of the year, when everyone can conjure a happy future for themselves by observing certain signs! The symbol of the upcoming 2017 is the Fire Rooster. In order to please the Fire Rooster, everything around should be decorated in bright colors!

This year it is better to choose a natural Christmas tree, as the Fire Rooster itself is very simple and loves everything natural. Take a banknote, roll it into a tube, find a decent place for it on the Christmas tree. It is believed that there will be more than enough money after this in the New Year, especially when large bills were used!

Let's talk about dressing up for New Year's Eve. Some of the favorite colors of the Rooster are all shades of flame, so clothing preferences: red, ruby, raspberry, orange, blue or even green, yellow is also allowed. Also in the New Year's outfit, you can include burgundy and purple. It would be appropriate for girls to complement these images with bright large bracelets, earrings or belts. For men, a great choice is bright shirts or an unusual tie.

As for the New Year's table, a multi-colored bright tablecloth and candles are required. It would be original to decorate cutlery - forks and spoons and even bottles with bright bows. The Fire Rooster will like it if sparkles and a lot of tinsel are used in the interior design. This year, chicken and egg dishes should be strictly excluded from the list of New Year's treats, because you can anger the Rooster. This New Year will have to forget about loved ones stuffed eggs. A great alternative to poultry is beef or pork. Why not a hot option? Of the drinks for the meeting of the Year of the Rooster, bright cocktails are best suited. Look in advance for recipes for original drinks and think about how to decorate them.

And now, no less important - how to attract money and good luck for 2017! The main thing is your outfit in which you will celebrate the holiday, it must be with pockets and put money in them in advance in the evening (preferably a five thousandth bill or $ 100), or jewelry, in general, some value. It is necessary that the pocket is fastened, otherwise a valuable thing can be lost.

To attract money, such a detail as a wallet is also important on New Year's Eve. Ideally, a red purse (I myself go with this!) A purse must be expensive. A cheap wallet cannot attract money in any way, since it itself carries the energy of poverty. Therefore, if you have an accessory that is cheap and, moreover, dark shades, urgently get rid of it now. Urgently! Avoid wallets with water flowers - blue, blue and green money will flow away. Also, artificial materials are prohibited, since they do not carry any material energies. Only skin! your wallet in new year's eve should not remain empty - put money there too.

There is also such a ritual to attract money: from December 31 until the middle of the first month of 2017, keep a bag of 10-ruble coins on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. There should be exactly 12 money - like months in a year.

In no case do not start cleaning on January 1st. A bad omen - take out and throw money out of the house for the whole of 2017! Rest on January 1, you can start cleaning from the 2nd.

Remember, only faith can work miracles, fulfill wishes and help achieve something important! Happy New Year everyone!

Ekaterina Zakharova