Lianshan Five-Color Glutinous Rice
Made during the Ox King Festival on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, it is also called flower rice or blue rice, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. It is one of the favorite foods of the Zhuang people. The glutinous rice is soaked separately in the juice of maple leaves, purple-blue grass (called “ke zhan” in the Zhuang language), red grass (called “ke xie” in the Zhuang language), and yellow flower juice (called “hua mai” in the Zhuang language) to dye it black, purple, red, and yellow, plus its natural color (white), then steamed. It boasts a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste.
When steamed, the colors of the glutinous rice blend together in a strikingly beautiful, mottled pattern. Its fragrance is naturally fragrant and enticing; its taste is delicious, rich yet mild, with a hint of sweetness.
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