[Sun June 14, 3-5pm] Spend a cozy afternoon at Think!Chinatown’s kitchen studio for a hands-on Fuzhounese zongzi 粽子 workshop starring Guo Ayi. Taste some zongzi that Guo Ayi has made for you and learn about the special characteristics of Fuzhounese zongzi, and where zongzi can be found in Chinatown. You'll get a Fuzhounese zongzi wrapping demo by our Guo Ayi (auntie), and learn how to wrap your own zongzi during the workshop! Bring home a string of zongzi to cook at home. This is a great way to celebrate the upcoming Dragonboat Festival!

Tickets include:

Demo on Fuzhounese zongzi wrapping by Guo Ayi (Guo auntie)
Learn how to wrap zongzi yourself during the workshop
Get auntie kitchen tips & personalized guidance from Guo Ayi
Taste & try some zongzi that we've prepared in advance!
Finally to wrap up the class, attendees will take home the string of zongzi that they’ve wrapped at home and we’ll provide instructions on how people can steam and enjoy them at home.

What's special about Fuzhounese zongzi?

Fuzhounese zongzi is special in that it only involves very simple ingredients: glutinous or long sweet rice (w/ the rice occasionally mixed with peanuts) wrapped and steamed in bamboo leaves. Fuzhounese zongzi is eaten plain or can be dipped into a bit of sugar or even honey. While many styles of zongzi are wrapped into taller, bulky 3D pyramids or four-cornered pillows, the Fuzhounese style is well known for a beautiful elongated, tightly wrapped thin, sharp cone shape. For the very skilled, you can even wrap a Fuzhounese style zongzi using one very good piece of bamboo leaf.

It's very different than other styles of zongzi that you’ll come across in Chinatown such as the Cantonese / Taishan style or Shanghainese style where these styles are often loaded with pork, eggs, peanuts, and/or even mung bean (savory types).

**Note to Attendees:

Nut Allergies: Due to the nature of the recipe, this cooking class event is not for folks with peanut or nut allergies!
This is an adult-focused and advanced cooking workshop event. Children ages 15+ are permitted with a full-price ticket and must remain under adult supervision at all times. We appreciate your help in maintaining a calm and professional environment for all our guests!

Fuzhounese Zongzi Making Workshop

Fuzhounese Zongzi Making Workshop