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I’m not sure about you, but I have eaten many versions of Zhu Bi Png so far, and never once were they the same. My grandparents have different backgrounds and heritage, thus it is natural that they will have their own take on Zhu Bi Png. If you didn’t know, Zhu Bi Png is a savoury glutinous rice dish, usually making an appearance during festive seasons like birthdays or Lunar New Year. It does take quite a bit of effort and time as the glutinous rice has to be pre-soaked overnight, and later steamed for an hour. So I always feel loved when my grandma surprises me with a bowl of her Zhu Bi Png.
In this month of celebrating our grandparents, we have met with Yi Ting (@yitinggoyt) and her grandma to share with us her recipe of Zhu Bi Png. She did mention that the pork can be substituted with other meat, but the former will definitely make the rice slightly more fragrant. Her version is slightly different from others as she likes to add in fried ginger as a garnish instead of the typical fried shallots. It definitely has its own uniqueness to it! Just like our grandparents like to say “agak-agak” when they cook, the measurements below are all estimated, so remember to taste as you go~
Don’t forget to celebrate your grands and appreciate the small moments you share with them!
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