南北粽大戰
The DragonBoat Festival(端午節, Duān Wǔ Jié) is approaching! Most people eat rice dumplings,or Zongzi, (粽子, zòngzi) during this time, but do you know that every year,Taiwan’s internet gets flooded with a “Zongzi War” between the north and south?
Northern Zongzi (北部粽, běi bù zòng) is made by stir-frying glutinous rice and fillings untilhalf-cooked, then wrapping them in bamboo leaves and steaming. It has a chewiertexture and a stronger flavor, often enhanced by fried shallots.
SouthernZongzi (南部粽, nán bù zòng) is made by wrapping raw glutinous riceand fillings in bamboo leaves, then boiling it directly in water. The result isa softer, stickier rice texture with a milder taste, often served with dippingsauce or peanut powder.
In Taiwan, each type of zongzi has its loyalfans, and people often argue passionately about which one is better. Which sideare you on? Let us know in the comments!
