1, prepare materials

To make zongzi, you need to prepare the following materials: glutinous rice, mung beans, pork, mushrooms, salted egg yolk, zongzi leaves, rope and so on. Among them, glutinous rice is the main material of zongzi, which has the characteristics of soft, sweet and delicious taste. Mung beans are also one of the important materials for making zongzi, which can increase the taste and nutritional value of zongzi.

Step 2 soak glutinous rice and mung beans

Before making zongzi, glutinous rice and mung beans need to be soaked in water separately. This process is very important, because the soaked glutinous rice and mung beans will become softer and taste more delicate. At the same time, soaked glutinous rice and mung beans can better absorb the fragrance of zongzi leaves.

Step 3 Prepare pork and other materials

In addition to glutinous rice and mung beans, pork is also one of the important materials for making zongzi. When pork is prepared, it needs to be cut into small pieces and marinated with proper amount of salt, sugar, cooking wine and other seasonings for a period of time. At the same time, it is necessary to prepare ingredients such as mushrooms and salted egg yolk to add more taste and nutritional value to zongzi.

4. Bao jiaozi

After the preparations are completed, you can start making zongzi. The process of making zongzi requires some skills and experience, but it is not complicated in general. First, you need to overlap two zongzi leaves and roll them into a cone. Then, put some glutinous rice and mung beans at the bottom of the egg cone, and then add pork and other ingredients. Finally, fold the upper part of the leaves of Zongzi and tie them tightly with a rope.

Step 5 cook zongzi

Wrap the zongzi and you can cook it in the pot. The cooking time of zongzi needs to be determined according to the size and heat of zongzi. Generally speaking, cooking takes about several hours. When zongzi is cooked, you can take it out to cool, and then you can enjoy it.

Generally speaking, making zongzi requires some patience and care, but this process also brings great fun and satisfaction. By making zongzi, we can not only taste delicious food, but also feel the charm of traditional culture.