The Sticky rice dumpling (粽子 Zòngzǐ)
🐉 The Delicious Zòngzi (粽子) Every year in early June, families across China celebrate one of the most colorful and meaningful traditional holidays: the Dragon Boat Festival, known in Chinese as 端午节 (Duānwǔ Jié). This year, it falls on June 8th, and one delicious tradition stands out: eating zòngzi (粽子) — sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. --- 🍙 What is Zòngzi (粽子)? Zòngzi are pyramid-shaped dumplings made with glutinous rice, filled with sweet or savory ingredients, and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. They’re then steamed or boiled and enjoyed warm. Popular fillings include: Sweet: red bean paste, jujube Savory: pork belly, salted egg, mushrooms, peanuts Every region has its own version — some are even spicy! --- 🌊 Why do we eat Zòngzi during the Dragon Boat Festival? This tradition honors Qu Yuan (屈原), a poet and loyal minister from ancient China. When he drowned himself in a river to protest corruption, people threw rice into the water to keep the fish from eating...