Traditional Chinese food, delicious and easy to make

The origin of meat dumplings

Rou Zongzi is a traditional Chinese rice dumpling that originated in southern China. Jiangsu and Zhejiang have a long history. According to historical records, meat rice dumplings first appeared in the Spring and Autumn Period and were a food made to worship ancestors. As time goes by, meat dumplings have gradually become a traditional Chinese delicacy and are deeply loved by people.

Tools for making meat rice dumplings

The following tools are needed to make meat rice dumplings:

1. Rice dumpling leaves: Rice dumpling leaves are the wrapping material of meat rice dumplings, usually light green ones are used. Colorful young leaves, soft texture, easy to fold.

2. Zongzi rope: Zongzi rope is used to tie meat dumplings. Brown string is usually used and has a certain degree of toughness.

3. Pot: You need a pot to cook meat dumplings. It is best to choose a wide-mouth non-stick pan to facilitate cooking of meat dumplings.

Steps for making meat rice dumplings

The steps for making meat rice dumplings are as follows:

1. Prepare materials: Soak glutinous rice in water for 4-6 hours, add pork belly Cut into small pieces and set aside. Chop the onion, ginger and garlic and set aside. Soak the scallops and set aside.

2. Cook glutinous rice: Put the soaked glutinous rice into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes until the glutinous rice becomes soft.

3. Cook the pork belly: Put the cut pork belly into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, add cooking wine, onion, ginger, garlic, scallops and other seasonings, and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.

4. Wrap meat rice dumplings: Wash the soaked rice dumpling leaves, mix the cooked glutinous rice and pork belly, put them into the rice dumpling leaves, and tie them with string.

5. Cook the meat dumplings: Put the wrapped meat dumplings into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook over medium heat for 1 hour.

The taste of meat rice dumplings

The taste of meat rice dumplings is mellow, with a strong rice aroma. The fat and lean pork belly is just right, and the meat juice overflows when you bite it, which makes people appetite. Meat dumplings are a nutritious delicacy suitable for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.

The cultural significance of meat rice dumplings

Meat rice dumplings are an important part of traditional Chinese culture and represent the spirit of unity and friendship of the Chinese people. Every Dragon Boat Festival, people make meat rice dumplings, race dragon boats, and hang mugwort leaves to commemorate Qu Yuan and folk heroes and express their respect for their ancestors.