[Penang, Malaysia] Rice dumplings from Suan Hin Mini Market

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Chinese Rice Dumplings: Zongzi (粽子) or "Bakchang"

The Cantonese rice dumpling or zong (pronounced “ch-oe-hng”) does not have the brown-hued glutinous rice characteristic of the Hokkien bakchang, who fry their uncooked rice grains in dark soysauce and 5-spice powder before wrapping and steaming. The Cantonese do not fry their glutinous rice, but instead, will season it with salt and garlic oil before the wrapping & steaming process. The Cantonese rice dumpling filling is characterised by its use of mung beans to accompany the marinated pork bel…