【Macau, May 3^rd , 2019】 The Dragon Boat Festival (also known as Tuen Ng Festival) is going to fall on June 7^th this year, and that means we are gearing up to feast on one of our favourite Chinese holiday treats: glutinous rice dumplings (zongzi).  Hotel Royal Macau’s award-winning Shanghainese restaurant, Catalpa Garden, is presenting guests with four different authentic Shanghainese flavours of sticky rice dumplings this holiday. These include the well-acclaimed flavours Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Pork and Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Red Bean Paste, plus the new flavours Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Jinhua Ham and Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Osmanthus and Red Bean Paste. The Shanghainese zongzi are comparatively rare in Guangdong province. Patrons of Catalpa Garden can conveniently get these exotic delicacies for their beloved in loose packs and box sets. From now until May 20^th, upon purchase of MOP 300 or above of sticky rice dumplings can enjoy a special 15% discount!

When compared with the more common Cantonese sticky rice dumplings, the Shanghainese ones emphasize different layers of aroma.  The ancient fare consists of perfectly steamed glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves and stuffed with a variety of fillings. 

For the savoury Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Pork (MOP 43 each), chefs at Catalpa Garden handpick the premium pork braised with the restaurant’s signature Shanghainese sauce which brings great flavour and bright colour to every bite.  It is so rich in taste that there is no need to dip any more sauce like what people usually do when eating the Cantonese dumplings. Another deluxe choice is the Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Jinhua Ham (MOP 46 each) which features the signature dry-cured ham produced in Zhejiang, which is considered one of the best culinary treasures in the region famed for its aromatic taste and ruby colour.

For those who prefer their dumplings sweet, Catalpa Garden has also prepared the signature Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Red Bean Paste (MOP 35 each) and the aromatic Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Osmanthus and Red Bean Paste (MOP 38 each) which are made with top-quality red beans, sweetened glutinous rice and chef’s secret ingredients to elevate the traditional, home-made recipes to an upscale level. 

Two different exquisite box sets are also available for guests to share these mouth-watering sticky treats to their family and friends:

Shanghainese Rice Dumplings at Catalpa Garden

15% early bird discount: From now until May 20^th, 2019, upon purchase of

MOP 300 or above of sticky rice dumplings can enjoy this offer

Collection period:  May 21^st – June 7^th, 2019

Pre order: (853) 2855 2222, ext. 189

Address: 2/F, Hotel Royal Macau, Estrada Da Vitoria 2-4, Macau

Remarks: Subject to a 10% service charge for dine in

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Catalpa Garden – Shanghainese Rice Dumplings

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Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Osmanthus and Red Bean Paste

Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Jinhua Ham

Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Mashed Red

Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Pork Bean