The soaked glutinous rice left over from making zongzi is processed as follows:

1. Store it in the refrigerator

After the glutinous rice is soaked in water, its cell tissue will It will easily swell and break. If stored at room temperature, a lot of bacteria and microorganisms will breed, and it will easily deteriorate. In order to extend the shelf life of glutinous rice, it is generally recommended to drain the soaked glutinous rice, then seal it in a plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator. This way it will not go bad in a short period of time and can be stored for about a day or two.

2. Make other delicacies

In addition to making rice dumplings, the soaked glutinous rice can also be used to make various delicacies, such as rice cakes, rice wine, steamed glutinous rice ribs, and glutinous rice. Meatballs, sweet-scented osmanthus, glutinous rice and lotus root, etc., are all very popular delicacies. They taste different and are very popular among people.

Selection of glutinous rice:

①Color: The color of glutinous rice is milky white or waxy white, opaque, and also translucent (commonly known as Yinnuo). The belly whiteness of rice is small, and most are transparent and Translucent and shiny.

②Shape: Glutinous rice is oblong and slender, while rice is oval and chubby.

③Texture: Glutinous rice has a smaller hardness, while rice has a larger hardness.