Rice Workshop - Canna Zongzi Introduction
Chinese people continuously innovate when it comes to making zongzi. In addition to bamboo leaves, to enhance the unique texture and aroma of zongzi, "cana leaves" are also used for wrapping. "Rice Workshop," located in Xinzhuang, is a true leader in this area. For many years, the owner has specially selected high-quality "Taitung Chihshang glutinous rice" from areas with unpolluted water sources as the main ingredient for their zongzi. The filling is stir-fried with glutinous rice until half-cooked and then wrapped in cana leaves. After steaming, the rice becomes aromatic, chewy, and soft, creating an artistic blend of color, fragrance, and taste—a unique aroma that is worth trying. Cana leaves are also a medicinal plant, and they bloom around the Dragon Boat Festival, so using them for wrapping zongzi carries a deep traditional flavor. The filling of the cana zongzi includes pork, egg yolk, shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, and peanuts, adding the delightful flavor of cana, which is truly mouthwatering. Another signature zongzi from Rice Workshop contains pork, shredded shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, and dried radish, perfectly paired with Chihshang glutinous rice, offering an irresistible charm. The cana zongzi from Rice Workshop is available in limited quantities around the Dragon Boat Festival, so be sure to call ahead to order.
