Zòngzì Stube
Zòngzì Sticky rice parcels in bamboo leaves
Wrapped by hand and freshly steamed — homemade, in small batches.
Our varieties
Minimum 2 pieces · from 5 pieces CHF 4.50 each
How to order
Drop us a quick message: variety, how many pieces, pickup day. We'll confirm the price and pickup time. Best sent 2–3 days ahead.
Pickup in Zürich and Aarau, by arrangement. No delivery.
zzd.ch/zongzi — @elilinlife
A warm little parcel of tradition
Zongzi (粽子) are Chinese sticky rice parcels: filled, carefully wrapped in bamboo leaves and then steamed for hours. In China they are eaten at the Dragon Boat Festival; here we make them all year. The leaf gives the rice its delicate, green aroma. We make them by hand in small batches — the way you'd make them at home, for family and friends.
How we make them
The sticky rice soaks in water overnight, then we fill and tie each parcel by hand into its bamboo leaf. After that we steam them for about two hours, until the rice takes on the leaf's delicate aroma.
One piece is roughly fist-sized and quite filling.
How to prepare them
Our Zòngzì are already fully cooked — you just need to warm them through.
1. Unwrap
Untie the string and carefully peel off the bamboo leaf. The leaf isn't eaten.
2. Warm through
Frozen: steam for about 20 minutes. Fresh: 10–15 minutes of steaming, or briefly heat through in boiling water.
3. Enjoy
Serve hot, plain or with a little soy sauce or chilli oil. Enjoy!
How to order
No online shop, no account — just drop us a quick message.
Write to us
Variety, quantity and pickup day, by WhatsApp or email.
We confirm
Price and pickup time in Zürich or Aarau.
Pick up & enjoy
Pick them up freshly steamed and just warm them through.
Pickup
Pickup in Zürich and Aarau by arrangement. We'll sort out the meeting point and time directly by message.
Shipping
We don't offer regular delivery. Frozen express is possible on request, but quite pricey — pickup is well worth it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I say «Zòngzì»?
Roughly «dzong-dze». They're sticky rice parcels wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed.
How many should I order?
One piece is roughly fist-sized — 2 pieces make a light lunch, 3 a proper meal. Minimum 2 pieces, with a small discount from 5.
How do I store them?
A few days in the fridge, several weeks frozen. To reheat, just steam for 10–15 minutes or warm through in boiling water.
Do they contain allergens?
They contain sticky rice; depending on the variety, also peanuts, soy or egg. Let us know if you need to avoid anything.
Can I order larger quantities?
Of course — for celebrations or the office. Just write to us a few days in advance.
Feeling like a warm parcel?
Drop us a quick WhatsApp message — variety, quantity, pickup day. We wrap them fresh to order.