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BAK CHANG
Also known as: Zongzi, Glutinous Rice Dumpling
The Story
Glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and stuffed with savory fillings, boiled for hours.
Flavor Profile
Dense, savory, and rich in umami. Nyonya versions (Nyonya Chang) are sweet and savory with coriander notes.
Key Ingredients
Glutinous rice, pork belly, dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, salted egg yolk, chestnuts, bamboo leaves.
Did You Know?
Eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival. There are many dialect variations (Hokkien, Cantonese, Teochew).
Average Price
RM Aug-18
Per serving
WHERE TO FIND IT
Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Bak Chang
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
1 amazing places to try Bak Chang
Hui Shang Ying Self-Made Rice Dumpling Specialty Store
Address: 4H & 4J, Desa University Commercial Complex, Jalan Sungai Dua, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang
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