The soaking time for making rice dumplings with rhubarb rice is about one night. It is suggested that the rice should be soaked first in the evening, and then it can be directly used to wrap rice dumplings the next day. If the temperature is high, it is best to put it in the refrigerator for soaking, otherwise it is likely to be sour and deteriorated.

How long does it take to wrap rice dumplings with rhubarb rice?

Zongzi is usually made of glutinous rice, because glutinous rice will be soft and glutinous when cooked, and it tastes very good. However, in some places, zongzi will be made of black rice, purple rice and rhubarb rice, and it will take a long time to cook them, so it is necessary to soak them before wrapping them.

Under normal circumstances, rice dumplings should be soaked for one night in advance. If the weather is hot, it is best to put it in the refrigerator for soaking, otherwise it is likely to be sour and deteriorated. Only when the soaking time is sufficient can we ensure that the rice can fully absorb water and swell, and shorten the subsequent cooking time.

Making Dahuang rice dumplings is relatively simple. After soaking it, wrap it in the leaves of dumplings, then tie it with a rope, and then put it in a pressure cooker and cook it in medium heat for about 20 minutes. The time should not be too long, otherwise it will be easy to cook the dumplings. If you don't cook it in a pressure cooker, it will take at least 2 hours to cook the dumplings completely.