In celebration of this year’s “Tuen Ng” Dragon Boat Festival, Asia Society Hong Kong Center, together with Edible Artists Global Academy Association (EAGAA), is organizing a rice dumpling making workshop for our members to learn more about this traditional festive food and how we can eat healthily in this festive season.  

Traditionally, a rice dumpling will consist of the glutinous rice as the main, and with a variety of fillings, which varies according to the region or style. For this workshop, you will be taught on the folding and tying techniques of the rice dumplings and also show you the two flavours which the instructor will be demonstrating.

Savoury: Meat-less Nyonya Rice Dumpling  
Inspired from the traditional nyonya rice dumpling to be meat-less by using beancurd instead of the pork belly, yet keeping the distinctive sweet and savoury taste using caramelized chestnut and sambal paste (which consist of shrimps, hence not a plant-based rice dumpling) instead of diced winter melon and spices. We are ready to revive the traditional goodness with a new spin. 

Sweet: Duo Color Crystal Dumpling 
Using sago instead of glutinous rice for the dumplings will create a soft and translucent crystal-like sweet that will be a delight for people who finds rice dumplings too heavy on carbohydrates. Pairing it with fresh coconut and palm sugar, this festive dumpling will be a great dessert for all occasions. 

Every participant will get to bring home a savoury and a sweet dumplings prepared by the instructor. And during the workshop, they will have hands-on sessions to fold, wrap and tie the rice dumplings. Additional one savoury and one sweet raw dumplings made by the participants can be brought home as well. 

Originate from Sarawak but have been calling Hong Kong her home, Agnes Chin, never forgets her roots. A cooking enthusiast, who loves to prepare the most delicious food for her family members and friends, especially during this pandemic period. Recently, she is reminiscing her childhood favorite food, and in her free time, she will try her hands to remake them with a modern twist. 

The Edible Artists Global Academy Association (EAGAA) is a platform supporting all forms of edible arts and to support individuals who are active in the industry as professionals, apprentices or hobbyists. EAGAA supports Training Centers whose emphasis is to elevate the standards, quality and knowledge of these art forms. 

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