The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional festival of the Chinese nation. Every household will make zongzi on the Dragon Boat Festival. Today, Xiaobian will teach you a simple way to make zongzi.

Tools/raw materials

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Glutinous rice? (Appropriate amount) Zongzi leaves? Appropriate amount of candied dates? Proper amount of string? Right amount of scissors? 1

Methods/steps

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First, wash the glutinous rice and soak it in water for one day in advance. Zongzi leaves should also be soaked in water in advance.

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Wash the soaked zongzi leaves with clear water.

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Soak the candied dates in water, and then remove the beard.

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Take a piece of zongzi with its leaves facing inward, roll it up from the bottom and fold it into a funnel shape, put a spoonful of glutinous rice, put a jujube in it, and then put the glutinous rice into it for compaction and flattening.

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Fold the leaves above, press the leaves on both sides tightly with your hands, hold your hands tightly, and then tie them tightly with a rope.

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Put the wrapped zongzi into the pot, and pour in the clear water.

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Turn on the fire and bring it to a boil, then simmer for about 2 hours. Time is not too short.

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When the zongzi is cooked, take it out and soak it in cold water. Take it out and eat it.

matters need attention

Glutinous rice must be soaked in time, preferably one day in advance.

The leaves of zongzi should be wider, so it is convenient to wrap them.

People with weak digestive ability are advised to eat less.