Dumplings a must-have despite rising cost

Ngoi making glutinous rice dumplings at home in Johor Baru.

COSTLIER ingredients such as meat, salted egg yolks and rice have become a deciding factor for individuals who have opted not to make glutinous rice dumplings to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival or Duan Wu Festival.

Housewife Lilian Tan, who has been making dumplings at home for years, said she stopped preparing them two years ago because of the rising cost of ingredients and the tedious process.