What to eat on March 3rd? Introduction to March 3rd delicacies

March 3rd is an important festival in many regions, and different regions and nationalities have different diets. So what should we eat on March 3rd? Today I will give a detailed introduction to the food on March 3rd, so that everyone can easily understand what to eat on March 3rd.

What to eat on March 3rd? Introduction to March 3rd delicacies

1. Eat shepherd's purse and boiled eggs on March 3

There is a folk saying that shepherd's purse is a panacea. It has strong health benefits and grows mostly in the wild. Harvesting it and boiling it with eggs is said to prevent the occurrence of many diseases. It has been a traditional food of the Han nationality since ancient times.

2. Eat five-color glutinous rice on March 3

Eating five-color glutinous rice on March 3rd is a unique custom of the Zhuang people. The glutinous rice has five colors: black, red, yellow, white and purple. It is also called black rice locally. It symbolizes good luck and a good harvest.

3. Eat mugwort cake on March 3

Eating mugwort cake on March 3rd is also a traditional custom. This mugwort cake is made with Artemisia annua as the main ingredient, which is a wild herb that can clear away heat and fire, promote dampness and relieve summer heat, and also drive away evil spirits. People eat mugwort cake on March 3rd to pray for peace.

4. Eat pancakes on March 3

Eating pancakes on March 3rd is a custom in Tongan area. This kind of pancake is very chewy and has a wide variety of fillings. It is especially delicious. When eating, spread the pancake, put the fillings on it, roll it into a bamboo tube shape and eat it directly. It tastes especially good.