Different styles of Zongzi

The ingredients inside a Guangxi-style zongzi. [Photo/IC]

In some parts of Guangdong and Fujian provinces, and Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, people soak the glutinous rice in alkaline water, which gives the rice a honey-colored glaze and a softer texture.

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