Chinese fast food is something entirely different than Western one. Check what you can eat in China if you’re in hurry and need to grab a quick bite. Today - story about zòngzi (粽子)…
One day your employer unexpectedly provides you with whole bag of pyramid shaped snacks. You’re not sure what to make of it. You ask your colleague. She says: "Oh. It’s zongzi. It’s for Dragon Boat Festival (this year it falls on 2nd June). Every one got some. Just steam it and eat." However surprised, you simply can’t say no to free food. You take your package home for further investigation…
Zòngzi (粽子) are kind of traditional Chinese food. They come in different shapes and flavors but by principal are all made of glutinous rice, stuffed with different fillings, and wrapped in bamboo leaves. They can be either sweet (usually in Northern China, stuffed with sweet bean paste or chestnuts) or salty (with duck egg, pork or chicken). The greater consumption of zongzi is usually associated with Dragon Boat Festival when people eat ridiculous amount of this food. That doesn’t matter however that you can’t eat zongzi during other time of the year. Actually it’s quite popular form of breakfast or fast-food sold by street vendors (usually near bus or railway stations).
Zongzi unwrapped Zòngzi (粽子) are kind of traditional Chinese food. They come in different shapes and flavors but by principal are all made of glutinous rice, stuffed with different fillings, and wrapped in bamboo leaves. They can be either sweet (usually in Northern China, stuffed with sweet bean paste or chestnuts) or salty (with duck egg, pork or chicken). The greater consumption of zongzi is usually associated with Dragon Boat Festival when people eat ridiculous amount of this food. That doesn’t matter however that you can’t eat zongzi during other time of the year. Actually it’s quite popular form of breakfast or fast-food sold by street vendors (usually near bus or railway stations).
How to eat it? Easy. Unwrap bamboo leaves (sometimes the seller will do this for you). And have a bite. The only problem is that the rice is sticky and kind of slimy so the meal might become a little messy. If you take it home it’s easier (and cleaner) to eat it using either chopsticks or fork.
How does it taste? Well that depends on the filling so there’s no one answer to the question. Personally I recommend rather the salty ones (with egg or meat). They make really nice alternative for fast food. They are tasty, stuffing and quite cheap (4-7 RMB, depending on the size, filling and city).
Bon appetite!
How does it taste? Well that depends on the filling so there’s no one answer to the question. Personally I recommend rather the salty ones (with egg or meat). They make really nice alternative for fast food. They are tasty, stuffing and quite cheap (4-7 RMB, depending on the size, filling and city).
Bon appetite!
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