The Origin and Types of Zongzi
Zongzi is an essential food during the Dragon Boat Festival. It is made of glutinous rice and other ingredients wrapped in bamboo leaves or reed leaves and steamed of food. The origin of Zongzi can be traced back to ancient China, and it is said that it was originally made in memory of the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. Later, Zongzi gradually became the iconic food of the Dragon Boat Festival. People made Zongzi in different ways and formed different types.
At present, there are many kinds of rice dumplings in China, mainly including bacon rice dumplings, sweet rice dumplings, bean paste rice dumplings, egg yolk meat rice dumplings, etc. Among them, bacon rice dumplings are the most traditional. Its fillings are mainly glutinous rice and bacon. It tastes delicious and is deeply loved by people. Sweet rice dumplings are made by adding sugar and other sweet ingredients to glutinous rice. They have a sweet taste and are suitable for people who like sweets. Bean paste rice dumplings and egg yolk meat rice dumplings are emerging types of rice dumplings in recent years. They have rich taste and are deeply loved by young people.
Steps to make rice dumplings
Although making rice dumplings seems complicated, as long as you master the correct method, you can easily make delicious rice dumplings. The following are the steps for making zongzi:
1. Prepare the materials required for zongzi, including glutinous rice, bacon, bamboo leaves, brown rope, etc.
2. Soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 4 hours, then drain the water.
3. Cut the bacon into small pieces and mix evenly with the glutinous rice.
4. Soak the bamboo leaves in water until they become soft.
5. Stack two bamboo leaves together and shape them into a cone shape with your hands.
6. Put a small portion of the glutinous rice and bacon mixture into the bamboo leaves, and then add a piece of bacon.
7. Add an appropriate amount of glutinous rice mixture, fold the bamboo leaves into a triangle, and tie them tightly with brown rope.
8. Put the prepared rice dumplings into the steamer and steam until cooked.
A collection of real rice dumpling pictures
The following is a set of real rice dumpling pictures, allowing you to feel the deliciousness and culture of the Dragon Boat Festival.
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Zongzi is an indispensable delicacy during the Dragon Boat Festival. It not only has rich cultural connotations, but also has unique production methods. Method and taste. I hope that through this article, you can have a deeper understanding of the Dragon Boat Festival and Zongzi, and feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture.