30/05/2025
Curious about Zongzi 粽子/ Joong 粽? Give it a try! 🎋🍱
Its Dragon Boat Festival 🐉(celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar), and that means it’s the perfect time to enjoy Sticky Rice Dumplings, known as joong (or zongzi in Mandarin).
Think of them like a Chinese version of tamales — glutinous rice parcels filled with savory (or sweet) ingredients, all wrapped in fragrant bamboo leaves and boiled until tender and flavourful. The bamboo wrapping infuses the dumplings with a subtle, earthy aroma that makes them truly unique.
While you can find frozen versions at Asian grocery stores, you’re in luck — you can try fresh, handmade ones right here in La Cañada, lovingly prepared by an experienced and very qualified Cantonese mama!
Offerings:
🥢 Traditional Pork Belly & Mung Beans
A savory classic — rich, tender pork belly with creamy mung beans. Just steam to heat, or pan-fry for a golden, crispy crust!
🥢 Alkaline (Lye Water) Dumpling
Amber-hued, slightly translucent, and delightfully chewy. No filling — enjoy it with honey, sugar, agave, or maple syrup for a simple, nostalgic treat.
🥢 Vegetarian Dumpling
Filled with shiitake mushrooms, mung beans, and red beans. Umami-rich and satisfying — a wholesome, meatless option.
€2.50 each or 5 for €12
If you’ve never had a sticky rice dumpling (joong) before, now’s the perfect time!
Made fresh right here in La Cañada by a Cantonese mama who knows her craft — this is the real deal. Whether you're team savory or team sweet, there's a joong with your name on it! You can also freeze it to be eaten later!!
Pick up in La Cañada any time.
Delivery on request!
