Hunchback Zongzi

Hunchback Zongzi

　　Every Spring Festival and Dragon Boat Festival, every household makes "Hunchback Zongzi." The method involves soaking premium glutinous rice and wrapping it in bamboo leaves. During wrapping, either sweet mung bean paste or a strip of meat seasoned with mixed spices is placed in the center of the rice. The zongzi is then shaped with flat ends and a raised middle on the back. "Hunchback Zongzi" can be as large as two to three pounds, while smaller ones weigh around one pound. They take a long time to cook and are a great festive gift.