Zongzi is a beloved festival staple now available year-round, with each bamboo-leaf-wrapped bundle containing a savory mix of sticky rice, pork, mushroom, and chestnut. One dumpling packs around 400 calories and 22 grams of protein, making it 15% more energy-dense than #3 Soy Milk & Shaobing, yet it's still lighter on the wallet at NT$55 per piece. Its unique cooking method—steamed for 3 hours in bamboo leaves—infuses a subtle herbal aroma that the average rice-based street food lacks, setting it apart as a distinctly Taiwanese comfort food.
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