Unwrapping the Magic of Salted Egg Yolk Zongzi!
Want to hear a delicious story? 🍙 Let’s travel to Yuegang in Zhangzhou, where a special treat is made every year!
In Yuegang, long ago, people built ferries that crossed the sea to Taiwan. Today, skilled craftsmen still make traditional dragon boats by hand. But here’s the cool part: these boats are steered with oars, not rudders! 🚣♂️
Before the Dragon Boat Festival, these craftsmen make yummy zongzi, a type of sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves. But their zongzi have a special twist—they contain a salted egg yolk! 🥚
According to the elders, the egg yolk stands for the sun, and the rice represents the sea. So when you eat it, it’s like holding the sun and sea in your hands! Isn’t that amazing?
Next time you enjoy a zongzi, think about the sun and sea, and the traditions that bring us closer together! ☀️🌊
Reference(s):
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