The five red foods eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival refer to: roast duck, amaranth, duck eggs, lobster, and eel.

1. Roast duck

Roast duck is one of the favorite foods of northerners and is also a must-have delicacy during the Dragon Boat Festival. The traditional production method of roast duck is based on Beijing's local fat duck, which is roasted in a special stove. It is delicious, with moderate fat and tender meat. It is an indispensable delicacy at the Dragon Boat Festival banquet. The five red fingers of roast duck represent the richness of food and the luxury of ingredients.

2. Amaranth

Amaranth is also a traditional delicacy among the five red fingers. Its branches are soft, the leaves are rich in oxalic acid, and the taste is fragrant and sweet. People like to cook amaranth into an appetizing slightly spicy dish, stir-fry it with garlic, chili pepper and other condiments, and serve it with white rice. It is a delicacy with good color, fragrance and flavor. The five red fingers of amaranth represent prayers for family health, wealth and longevity.

3. Duck eggs

Duck eggs play an important role in the food culture of the Chinese people. They are both delicious and nutritious and are one of the indispensable delicacies in the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations. The five red fingers of duck eggs represent family reunion and continuous blessings.

4. Lobster

Lobster is a delicacy on the Chinese table, and it has also become one of the ingredients that attracts attention during the Dragon Boat Festival. The delicious meat and unique taste of lobster satisfy people's hobby for seafood, especially northerners. At the same time, it is also a symbol of family harmony, reunion, happiness and warmth.

5. Monopterus eel

Monopterus eel is one of the most cultural and historical foods during the Dragon Boat Festival, and one of the most traditional delicacies in the Jiangnan region, because eel means "long and long" , symbolizes people's longevity, happy family and longevity, so it is regarded as an auspicious ingredient during the Dragon Boat Festival.