The steps of how to draw rice dumplings are as follows:

Material preparation: paper and pen.

1. Draw the leaves and shape of the rice dumpling.

2. Then draw the eyes and mouth of the rice dumpling, and then draw the shapes of several rice grains on the rice dumpling.

3. Finally, paint the color and a lovely glutinous rice dumpling is ready!

The appearance, filling, cooking method, texture and flavor, and eating time of Zongzi:

1. Appearance

Zongzi are usually in the shape of a rectangular or triangular package. Made of entwined leaves. Zongzi leaves vary from region to region and taste. The color of the leaves can be green, gray or brown, and are usually thatch leaves, rice dumpling leaves or Ruo leaves. The materials of rice dumpling leaves vary from place to place. Judging from the rice dumpling leaves, the south is rich in bamboo, so local materials are used to tie the rice dumplings.

2. Fillings

There are many kinds of fillings for rice dumplings, which vary according to regional customs and personal tastes. Common fillings include glutinous rice, red bean paste, meat such as pork or salted egg yolk, bean paste, peanuts, dates, etc. Different fillings bring different textures and flavors to the rice dumplings. Zongzi fillings are both meat and vegetable, sweet and salty. Zongzi in the north are mainly sweet, while those in the south are less sweet and more salty.

3. Method

The process of making rice dumplings is relatively time-consuming. First, the glutinous rice needs to be soaked in advance, then mixed with ingredients, and the filling is wrapped in the glutinous rice. Next, place the wrapped glutinous rice and ingredients on the leaves and wrap them into a compact package. Finally, the wrapped rice dumplings are steamed, boiled or boiled to complete the process.

4. Taste and flavor

Zongzi tastes soft and glutinous, with a fragrant rice flavor. Different fillings give the rice dumplings different flavors. For example, meat rice dumplings have a rich meaty and salty flavor, while sweet rice dumplings have the aroma of sweet red bean paste or dates.

5. Eating time

Zongzi is one of the main foods during the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival. The Dragon Boat Festival usually falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. People make rice dumplings to commemorate the ancient patriotic poet Qu Yuan, pray for peace and ward off evil spirits. In addition, zongzi has gradually become a delicacy for other special occasions or in daily life.