India, Jan. 2 -- There's a reason why ancient Chinese culture and beliefs have in a very direct way found their way into mainstream conscience. Now even if you don't find yourself consigning to the centuries of faith, we don't really think you'll object to entering the first weekend of your year on a lucky AND delicious note.

Ingredients: Napa cabbage leaves (green part only) - 20, cilantro stems - 20, ground pork - 2 packages, celery stalk (finely chopped) - 1, water chestnuts (finely chopped) - 5, carrot (finely chopped) - 2tbsps, light soy sauce - 2tbsps, oyster sauce - 1/2tbsp, salt - 1/8tsp (plus more for blanching), ginger slices (for blanching plus a few more to taste), white pepper to taste, sesame oil, cooking oil, water, thin c...