Hey there! The Dragon Boat Festival is coming up soon, and in Daojiao Town in south China’s Guangdong Province, everyone is super excited! π
The whole town smells amazing because people are making zongzi (pronounced “zong-dzuh”)! These are yummy sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. But in Daojiao, they have a special kind called “guo zheng zong” which means “wrapped and steamed zongzi.” πΏπ
Making zongzi is a big tradition here. It’s not just food; it’s a way for families and neighbors to come together and celebrate. The recipe has been passed down for many years! π΅π΄β‘οΈπ¦π§
Did you know? Back in the 1930s, a person named Ye Chao made the zongzi even better by changing the ingredients and how it’s cooked. His new recipe became super popular, and now it’s part of the town’s special heritage! π
So, what’s inside these tasty treats? First, they fold two bamboo leaves into a little cone. Then they fill it with sticky glutinous rice, green mung beans, yummy pork belly, and a salted egg yolk. They add more beans and rice on top, wrap it up, and tie it with special plant stems from the Cyperus malaccensis plant. It’s like a delicious present! π
Today, people are getting creative with zongzi. Besides the traditional fillings, they are trying new flavors like cheese, tangerine peel, and even curry! Isn’t that cool? π§ππ
The Dragon Boat Festival is not only about eating. It’s also about racing dragon boats and remembering a famous poet named Qu Yuan. But in Daojiao Town, making and sharing zongzi is a special way to celebrate together. Maybe one day, you can try making zongzi too! π₯³
Happy Dragon Boat Festival! η«―εθεΏ«δΉοΌ(That’s how you say it in Chinese!) ππ£ββοΈ
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
