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Tucson Heritage Dishes: Zongzi, the Chinese Tamale by Chef Feng-Feng

Tucson Heritage Dishes: Zongzi, the Chinese Tamale by Chef Feng-Feng

Sat, Aug 22, 20264:00 PM – 6:00 PM MST

At Sprouts House ¡ 415 North Mountain Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719

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Join us for a special Chinese Chorizo Tamale cooking demonstration, presentation, and tasting with Chef Feng-Feng Yeh.

Join Tucson City of Gastronomy for a special Chinese Chorizo Tamale Cooking Demonstration, Presentation & Tasting led by Chef Feng-Feng Yeh at Sprouts House!

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As part of the Tucson Heritage Dishes Project, co-sponsored by the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, we’re celebrating Tucson’s multicultural food heritage and the dishes, ingredients, and stories that have shaped our region.

Chef Feng-Feng will explore the history and cultural connections behind Zongzi, the Chinese Chorizo Tamale, demonstrate how the dish is prepared, and conclude the experience with a tasting for guests.

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