Once done, remove the pot from heat and let it cool down for 10-15 minutes before fluffing up the rice with a fork.

Dragon rice is great in stir-frys as well. The nutty flavor of dragon rice pairs well with vegetables like bok choy, carrots, onions, bell peppers etc. Conclusion Boiling: Transfer soaked Red Dragon Grain (Rice), add salt if desired then bring everything into rapid boil Green Dragon was established in the UK in 1968. The brand represents a high degree of quality, consistency, and reliability which consumers have enjoyed for years. The Longji Rice Terraces are about 100km North of Guilin City, and it takes about 2.5 hours to drive there. You have a couple of options to get out to the rice terraces, such as taking part in a day tour from Guilin, organising a private car or taxi (which we did), or taking a couple of public buses. The Bus To Longji One reason why dragon rice has become so popular is because it's incredibly nutritious. Like most types of whole grain rice, it contains high levels of fiber which helps regulate digestion while also promoting feelings of fullness after meals.Once you get to Longsheng Town you need to swap to another local bus to the Longji Rice Terraces, which will take another hour and cost 9RMB. The buses will take you to different villages, so know which one you want to go to before jumping on a bus. Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, hence it is also called "Double Fifth Festival" (Chongwu Jie 重五节 in Chinese). See why it is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Dragon Boat Festival Greetings Over time, dragon rice became more widely available to the general public and gained popularity among health enthusiasts due to its many health benefits. Nutritional Benefits

However, it is evidenced that the Dragon Boat Festival actually came before the death of Qu Yuan. Its earliest origin is related to the fifth lunar month which was known to ancients as the 'month of poison'. During the early hot days of summer, people would easily fall ill and epidemics spread. This made the month seem evil, so people in ancient times regarded it as an important time to prevent diseases and keep evil spirits away. While the best time to visit the Longji Rice Terraces is at the end of Spring (late May) when the fields are filled with water, this wonder of ancient agricultural engineering is truly spectacular at any time of year. We explored and hiked the terraces for two days at the beginning of May and were captivated by the gorgeous vistas to be had from every viewing point. Collect and grow 75 different Dragon species, like Deadly Nadders, Monstrous Nightmares and Typhoomerangs These Dragon Bowls are a healthy vegan and gluten-free buddha bowl recipe that is loaded with fresh veggies, brown rice, tofu and the most delicious sauce! You’ll love making these bowls for meal prep and to have on hand for a healthy lunch or dinner. What is a Dragon Bowl?It is called Dragon Boat Festival, or Longzhou Jie (龙舟节) in Chinese, because of its close association with dragon boats. Chinese people attach great cultural significance to dragons. The two main activities during the festival are eating zongzi (rice dumplings) and boat races, and both are related to dragons. Roughly translated as 'Angry' curry, this spicy Chinese style curry is made with chillies, onions and peppers on rice Also, 端五 is a variant of Duanwu using wu (五), the Chinese character meaning 'five'. So 'Duanwu' can also mean 'Start of the Fifth Solar Month'. 3. Double Fifth Festival Make sure to use firm tofu for this recipe if you want crispy cubes of tofu. Don’t rush cooking the tofu either, give it time to brown on each side as you fry up the cubes in a pan.

The fifth day of the fifth month ("double five") was believed to be a very inauspicious day. On this day, people would put wormwood and calamus on the door and wore fragrant mugwort pouches (香包). Since the shape of calamus leaves is like that of a sword and due to the strong smell of the herb, it is believed that calamus can keep pests as well as evil spirits away. So, Dragon Boat Festival is also called "Calamus Festival" (菖蒲节 Chāngpú Jié). Names of Dragon Boat Festival Zongzi (粽子zòngzi /dzong-dzuh/) are the most traditional Dragon Boat Festival food. Related to Qu Yuan commemoration, the legend says that lumps of rice (not unlike zongzi) were thrown into the river to stop fish eating his drowned body. July to middle September: The green world will bring you a sense of tranquil that is hard to find in the hustling and bustling city.

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