Unique flavor of sour rice dumplings
Alkaline zongzi, as its name implies, is named after soaking glutinous rice in alkaline water. Alkaline water gives zongzi a unique taste and taste;
Salty and palatable: After alkaline water permeates glutinous rice, it neutralizes the sweetness of glutinous rice and brings a salty and palatable taste.
Soft glutinous Q-bomb: After glutinous rice is soaked in alkaline water, it becomes soft glutinous Q-bomb, and each bite is very tough.
Refreshing but not greasy: The salty taste of alkaline zongzi makes it more refreshing, not as greasy as sweet zongzi.
Nutritional value of alkaline zongzi
In addition to its unique flavor, alkaline zongzi also has the following nutritional values:
Rich in alkaline substances: alkaline zongzi is rich in alkaline substances, which helps to neutralize the acidic environment in the human body and maintain the acid-base balance.
Dietary fiber: Glutinous rice is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and help digestion.
Low sugar and low fat: jiaozi in alkaline water has no added sugar and low fat content, which is suitable for diabetics and dieters.
Comparison of Taste between Alkaline Zongzi and Sweet Zongzi
Alkaline zongzi and sweet zongzi have their own advantages and obvious differences in taste:
Sweet zongzi: Sweet zongzi tastes sweet and glutinous, and glutinous rice is soft and sweet, suitable for people who like sweets.
Sour rice dumplings: Sour rice dumplings are salty and palatable, soft and waxy, with a refreshing taste, suitable for people who like salty rice dumplings.
Alkaline zongzi and sweet zongzi are different types of zongzi with different tastes and tastes. Alkaline glutinous rice balls are palatable, soft and glutinous, refreshing and not greasy, and have won the love of many diners. As for which is delicious, it varies from person to person, depending on personal taste preferences.