It is not recommended to cook the zongzi taken out of the freezer directly, but should be thawed before cooking. Generally, the thawed zongzi can be cooked for about 15-20 minutes. The unfrozen zongzi taken out of the freezer is hard in texture, and it is difficult to cook it directly in the pot.

How long will it take to cook the zongzi from the freezer?

The zongzi taken out of the freezer is directly cooked in the pot. It is possible that the outer layer has been cooked thoroughly, while the middle part is still cold.

Zongzi placed in the freezer should be taken to the freezer 4-6 hours in advance or thawed at room temperature.

Frozen zongzi can also be steamed, fried or heated in a microwave oven after thawing.