9. Soybean sprouts. [Photo/VCG]

It is said the simple but delicious soybean sprout dish once impressed Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), when he toured the regions south of the Yangtze River. Grown from soybeans, it symbolizes growth and promotion. In Shanghai and East China's Jiangsu province, soybean sprout dishes always hold an important place at the family reunion banquet.