Wednesday Word: Zongzi

[calzephyr]

Zongzi - noun.

Westerners may know them as rice dumplings or sticky rice dumplings, but these handy dinner items have many variations as well as regional names. Originating in China, zongzi, is a ball of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings such as a variety of meats, and neatly wrapped in bamboo or other flat leaves.

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[prettygoodword]

They are especially associated with (as in, are traditional food for) the Dragon Boat Festival, held on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month (which this year is June 22).

Also, tasty.

[calzephyr]

I didn't know that. We live near an Asian supermarket (T&T, which is a national chain) and we can buy these year round. Usually they have chicken or pork and sometimes a piece of sausage.

[prettygoodword]

The really big Asian supermarkets on the other side of town usually have them, too. The fillings vary greatly, and some are regional specialties.

[minoanmiss]

Now I'm hungry.

[calzephyr]

Hee! They're so satisfying for lunches.