Chinese Tamale – (Bah Zhang or Zhong Zi糭子) – 王記府城肉粽
This place in Taipei is known for their Chinese Tamale. A Taipei institution – this place is open late and seems to always have a diverse young and old crowd. Their limited menu featuring the Bah Zhang and some side dishes and soups – keeps everyone happy with consistency.
The Chinese Tamale is made with a bamboo or lotus leaves. The leaves give them a distinct flavor. Wrapped inside and steamed together is cooked rice and pork. You can add other things as well.
You can find out more about Bah Zhang’s here on Wikipedia – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zongzi
Once my two aunts from Taiwan visited and we all helped make a large batch of them. They are yummy. Often you’ll find homemade ones outside of temples and at different festivals.
王記府城肉粽 台北市八徳路二段374號 2731-6647 営業時間 10:00-03:00
