Some friends will think that these leaves are all specific species, right? Actually, the leaves wrapped in zongzi are very common in rural areas. What if you don't want to eat what you bought and want to eat what you wrapped yourself during the Dragon Boat Festival, and there are no leaves? Don't be afraid, the following common plant leaves are all ok.
1, reed leaves
Generally speaking, reed leaves are easy to be used for dumplings in northern China. Reed is a very common weed in crop fields, and it is difficult to control it. However, it is a good thing to make dumplings. Its leaves are relatively slender, and generally one leaf is not enough. You need to put several pieces together.
2. Indocalamus leaves
In the southern region, bamboo leaves are generally used for dumplings, which are triangular or oval, and the leaves are wide, which is very suitable for dumplings. However, don't buy green leaves, which will affect the taste.
3. Banana leaves
Banana leaves are just the opposite of reed leaves, and their leaves are relatively large, which is suitable for wrapping larger zongzi.
4. Coconut leaves
Coconut trees, which are very common in Hainan, have slender leaves, but they are very big. One leaf can wrap several zongzi and can be cut off for use.
5. Lotus leaf
Some friends say that the dumplings wrapped in lotus leaves are very fragrant and big. Indeed, if a friend who has eaten glutinous rice chicken will feel this way, it has a fragrant taste.
6. Corn leaves
Yes, you are not mistaken, even with common corn leaves, it will have a faint corn taste.