Prepare materials
First of all, we need to prepare the materials needed to make zongzi. These materials include glutinous rice, zongye, pork, bacon, red dates, candied dates and red bean paste. Glutinous rice is the main raw material for making zongzi, and zongzi leaves are the shell that wraps zongzi. Pork, bacon, red dates, candied dates and red bean paste are common dumplings fillings. In addition, some seasonings are needed, such as salt, soy sauce, spiced powder and so on.
Soak glutinous rice
After washing the glutinous rice, put it in a container and soak it in proper amount of water. The soaking time is generally 2-3 hours, which can make the glutinous rice more full and sticky. Rinse the soaked glutinous rice with water several times until the water becomes clear.
Prepare stuffing
While the glutinous rice is soaked, we can prepare stuffing. First, cut pork and bacon into dices, and then marinate them with salt, soy sauce, spiced powder and other seasonings for a period of time. Red dates and candied dates can be used as fillings for sweet zongzi, while red bean paste is a common filling for vegetarian zongzi. Put the marinated diced meat and stuffing into the container for later use.
wrap zongzi
The key to making zongzi is to master the skills of making zongzi. First, wash the zongzi leaves and blanch them with boiling water. Then, two zongzi leaves are crossed and stacked together to form a pocket. Next, put the right amount of glutinous rice into the pocket of zongye, and then add the right amount of stuffing. Finally, wrap the leaves and tie them tightly with a string.
Steamed zongzi
Put the wrapped zongzi into a steamer and cook it with high fire for 1-2 hours. The cooking time can be adjusted according to the size and taste of zongzi. Take out the steamed zongzi and let it cool before eating.
Taste delicious food
Finally, we can taste the delicious zongzi made by ourselves! Open the leaves of zongzi, the aroma is fragrant, the appearance of zongzi is yellow and green, and the inside is full and juicy. Take a bite, and the sweetness of glutinous rice and the delicacy of stuffing blend in your mouth, which is intoxicating. Whether it is salty or sweet, it can bring people a unique flavor experience.
ending
Through the above six steps, we can easily make delicious zongzi. Although making zongzi looks complicated, you can easily get started as long as you master the skills. Both traditional meat dumplings and innovative fruit and vegetable dumplings can satisfy people's pursuit of food. Making zongzi is not only a traditional handicraft, but also a cultural heritage. Let's feel the fun of making zongzi and taste the traditional delicacies!