Indulge in These Drool-Worthy Bak Zhang This Dumpling Festival !

It’s time to spoil your family and friends silly with copious amounts of delectable rice dumplings again! And what better way to do so but with premium-quality rice dumplings from the following establishments. Expect old school flavours and avant-garde combinations that you will fall in love with!

Conrad Centennial Singapore

Apart from the popular mainstay, the Traditional Hong Kong Style Rice Dumpling, the innovative Golden Peony kitchen has added their own twist to the traditional “Zong Zi” flavours.

Offering an iconic Singaporean dish as a dumpling, ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome the Singapore Chilli Crab, Prawn and Whole Bedford Scallop Rice Dumpling. Instead of the usual chilli crab dumplings, Conrad Centennial Singapore has up the game by offering a new creation for seafood lovers.

Pork, chestnuts and mushrooms make the best flavour combination. The Traditional ‘Hong Kong Style’ Rice Dumpling comes with abalone, mung beans, roast pork, ‘Dong Po’ pork, chicken, dried scallop, salted egg yolk, Chinese mushroom, lotus seed and chestnut. Traditionalists will appreciate the time-honoured, luxurious combination of ingredients in the soft glutinous rice dumpling.

Chinese Wine Sakura Chicken with Salted Egg Yolk Rice Dumpling is rich and distinct in flavour. If you’re looking for something on the healthier side, the Morel Mushroom, Black Garlic Vegetarian Multigrain Rice Dumpling will fulfill your cravings. Or to satisfy a sweet tooth, try our Jujubes Rice Dumpling. These little pyramids of succulent fillings are gustatory parcels bursting with flavour.

Available from 20 May to 7 June 2019. Items are subject to availability. Enjoy a special 20% early bird’s discount when your order is placed before 26th May 2019.

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

Dragon Boat Festival is never complete without indulgent rice dumplings. Like every other year, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant is presenting a plethora of exquisite and refined rice dumplings which will impress and dazzle.

Prepare for the ultimate dumpling experience with the 10-Head Abalone with Whole Chicken, Conpoy, Shiitake Mushroom Rice Dumpling ($258). This huge treasure trove hides luxurious secrets — think 10 whole abalones, conpoy, shiitake mushroom, Chinese sausage and chestnuts stuffed in a whole boneless chicken. Complete with a layer of fragrant glutinous rice, this opulent creation, which feeds ten, is quite possibly the most stunning dumpling we’ve encountered thus far.

Inspired by Singapore’s love for crabs, the White Pepper Crab Rice Dumpling ($18) is packed with generous chunks of succulent crab meat and loaded with a fiery white pepper sauce. Black eye peas are included in the mix for a little crunch and unique flavour. Crab lovers must not miss this rich and satisfying treat. Trust me, you’ll be reaching for seconds.

Get ready to dig into a fine combination of tender premium pork in a secret marinade, salted egg yolk, mushrooms, black beans and chestnuts as you unwrap the Signature Pork and Salted Egg Rice Dumpling ($14). This timeless favourite isn’t Wan Hao’s signature for no reason. It hits all the right spots, and may just be the most delicious pork dumpling you’ve ever sunk your teeth into.

These brilliant rice dumplings will be available from 21 May to 7 June 2019 for dine-in or takeaway. Enjoy a 10% discount and have your rice dumplings packed in an elegant gold box when you purchase a set of 4 regular rice dumplings!

For pre-orders, please call 6831 4605 or visit singaporemarriott.com/dining.

Crystal Jade

This Dragon Boat Festival, Crystal Jade has released four delectable Cantonese rice dumplings. Made from only the finest ingredients and wrapped by hand, these dumplings are the perfect gifts for family, friends and associates!

The Traditional Hong Kong-style Premium Jinhua Ham with Conpoy($17.80*) is the gold mine of premium ingredients. Think intensely-flavoured Jinhua ham, conpoy from Hokkaido, roast pork and roast duck all within the parcel. An inner layer of reed leaves and a large lotus leaf seals the captivating aroma within. Don’t be surprised to find your stomach growling the very instant you unwrap the dumpling — the aroma is WOW.

The Black Bean Roast Pork Belly ($8.80*) dumpling is an incredibly savoury treat that comprises Crystal Jade’s signature roast pork belly. As if the dumpling is not tasty enough, Crystal Jade takes it to another level by incorporating an umami-packed black bean sauce that’s specially sourced from Taiwan!

What the Mushroom & Chestnut with Black Glutinous Rice ($6.80*) dumpling lacks in the meat department, it makes up for in flavour and texture. A mix of dried and fresh shiitake mushrooms, that are first sautéed, sits in the core of the dumpling. Each bite is fragrant and delightful. We are a 100% sure that this will be a huge hit with everyone!

Sales for these premium rice dumplings have already begun! From now to 28 May, those who wish to purchase the dumplings can do so at http://estore.crystaljade.com. Check out with “CJRDF3” for an additional 3% discount.

E-STORE EXCLUSIVE BUNDLES :
1) Bundle of 3 Rice Dumplings: $21.80 (U.P $23.40)
-1x Classic Five Spice Marinated Pork Rice Dumpling
-1 x Black Bean Roast Pork Rice Dumpling
-1 x Mushroom & Chestnut with Black Glutinous Rice Vegetarian Dumpling

2) Bundle of 5 Rice Dumplings: $35.80 (U.P $39)
-1 x Classic Five Spice Marinated Pork Rice Dumpling
-2 x Black Bean Roast Pork Rice Dumpling
-2 x Mushroom & Chestnut with Black Glutinous Rice Vegetarian Dumpling
Outlet sales ends on 7 June.

*Prevailing taxes apply

Hoo Kee Bak Chang

Hoo Kee is probably the most famous traditional Hokkien Bak Chang in Singapore. This heritage shop has been receiving Bib Gourmand status in the MICHELIN Guide Singapore for the past few years.

Each dumpling is filled with a satisfying soft glutinous rice with savoury meat and crunchy chestnuts, the dumplings are expertly wrapped in fragrant bamboo leaves and cooked to perfection. The ingredients are all top-quality and carefully selected – top grade AA glutinous rice from Thailand, the best cuts of meat, salted duck eggs specially imported from Vietnam or China, plump and moist Shiitake mushrooms.

The shop offers four types of Hokkien-style rice dumplings or bak chang — Original, Salted Egg Yolk, Mushrooms and Deluxe, an all-in-one version that comprises salted egg yolk and mushrooms. They are currently fully booked till 7 June 2019. But you can try your luck at Bukit Merah outlet, and see if there’s any extra.

Kim Choo Kueh Chang

Mention nonya dumplings and people will instinctively come up with the name Kim Choo Kueh Chang. Since 1945, this Joo Chiat favourite has been producing some of the island’s most loved sticky rice dumplings.

The Nonya bak chang is a creation unique to this region. While traditional rice dumplings are meant to be savoury, the Nonya dumpling ($4.50) is sweet, because they use wintermelon. It is stuffed with a filling of minced pork, mushrooms, and candied winter melon stewed; and wrapped in bamboo leaves that lend the dumplings a distinct fragrance. They also offer Traditional Salty Dumpling with ($5.50) or without salty egg ($4.50). Mini dumplings are available too.

Pop into their traditional shophouses at 109 East Coast Road and 60 Joo Chiat Place, where the staff will assist with making your choice. You may place your pre-orders on https://www.kimchoo.com. Note that they DO NOT sell ready packed rice dumplings at any 7-Eleven stores or local supermarkets, so don’t get the wrong one!

There you have it, a comprehensive list of rice dumplings that will have you and company drooling over. With so many flavours to choose from, you will definitely be spoilt for choice this Dragon Boat Festival. Purchase your rice dumplings today!