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Zongzi is a Chinese delicacy made by stuffing sweet or savoury filling in glutinous rice.
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The rice ball is then wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed. It’s like Onigiri, Japanese rice balls.
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Because it is stuffed in rice and steamed in leaves, it is often known as Chinese Tamales in the US.
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It is most commonly eaten during Dragon Boat Festival celebrated in honour of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet.
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Following are three places in Mumbai where you can find zongzi in Mumbai.
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Where: BKC When: 12 PM - 1:30 AM Cost: ₹3,000 for two approx.
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Where: Online Cost: ₹365 per piece
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Where: Colaba When: 12:30 PM - 2:45 PM; 7 PM - 11:45 PM Cost: ₹6,000 for two approx.
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