The fragrance of zongzi leaves, the softness of lotus seeds, the delicacy of mushrooms and the viscosity of glutinous rice are intertwined into a unique zongzi flavor feast. Zongzi is wrapped in holiday blessings and thoughts, which is the concern of the wanderer's return home and the sustenance of family reunion.
Peel off the leaves of zongzi to reveal the full glutinous rice. Glutinous rice is white as jade, crystal clear, full and round, like pearls. Zongzi is rich in stuffing, sweet and salty, and has good meat quality. Fresh meat jiaozi's meat is tender and juicy, fat but not greasy; Bean paste jiaozi's bean paste is delicate and sweet, soft and delicious; The eggs of yolk glutinous rice balls are golden and shiny, with a fragrant smell.
The shapes of zongzi are also varied. There are triangles, rectangles and quadrangles. There are also different ways to tie zongzi, including single tie, double tie and cross tie. Different shapes and binding methods have different meanings. Triangle zongzi means auspiciousness, long zongzi means longevity, and quadrilateral zongzi means longevity and well-being.
Zongzi is not only a food, but also a cultural symbol. It bears the long history and tradition of the Chinese nation. The making skills of zongzi have been passed down from generation to generation, and each zongzi embodies people's wisdom and emotion. Zongzi is an essential holiday food for the Dragon Boat Festival. It symbolizes reunion, happiness and blessing.
Tasting zongzi is not only to enjoy the food, but also to feel the charm of traditional culture. The smell of zongzi is the most touching taste of Dragon Boat Festival. It awakens people's memories of traditional festivals and inherits the cultural genes of the Chinese nation.