Qingming dumplings

Last updated 2026-11-09 — Qingming dumplings are made by mixing glutinous rice with juice extracted from timothy grass. The rice is pounded together with the grass juice until it turns into a dough infused with the green hue of the grass, resulting in a vibrant jade color. This dough is then filled with either red bean paste or jujube paste, placed on a bed of reed leaves, and steamed to perfection. …