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Chinese welcome new year in a whole fish way

Serving fish with the head and tail on (like steamed tilapia, above) is a Chinese New Year tradition . Serving fish with the head and tail on (like steamed tilapia, above) is a Chinese New Year tradition . (wendy maeda/globe staff)
By Kimberly W. Moy
Globe Correspondent / February 14, 2007

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For home cooks with access to a Chinese supermarket -- or any market that sells whole fish -- Chinese New Year dinner isn't an overwhelming task. The most challenging part of serving a whole fish is gutting it. That's done before you leave the store. (Full article: 762 words)

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