Dry zongzi leaves only need to be soaked in water for about half a day. If people are pressed for time, they can also soak in warm water, which will take less time, only 1 to 2 hours. After soaking the leaves for a certain period of time, the leaves can absorb enough water and become soft, so they are not easy to break when wrapped in jiaozi.

Dried zongzi leaves will become brittle due to water loss, and will break in the bending process of wrapping zongzi, so it needs to be soaked in water to let dried zongzi absorb enough water, so that dried zongzi leaves will become tough. Dry zongzi leaves can be soaked in cold water or hot water, but the time of soaking dry zongzi leaves will be shortened when the water temperature rises, so people can adjust the soaking time of zongzi leaves according to the water temperature.

Matters needing attention in handling zongzi leaves

1, pay attention to the soaking time

Both dry leaves and fresh leaves need to be soaked in water for a period of time, so that the leaves can absorb enough water and become soft, but the dry leaves need to be soaked for a longer time, and at the same time, a proper amount of salt can be added when soaking the dry leaves, so that the water can quickly penetrate into the leaves.

2. Trim the leaves properly.

Before making zongzi, you need to trim the leaves, usually by cutting off the top of the leaves. If the roots are particularly long and large, they need to be trimmed, so it will be easier to fold when wrapping zongzi.

Step 3 wash the leaves of zongzi

After soaking and pruning, clean both sides of the leaves with clear water, and don't pay too much attention to avoid damaging the leaves.