How long should the rice for making zongzi be soaked? Common methods of making zongzi

The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon, and it is the good time for the fragrance of rice dumplings. Many people want to make some rice dumplings at home, but they always fail to make them well. They don’t know how long to soak the rice for making rice dumplings, so the soaked rice is either too hard or too soft. So how long does it take to soak the rice for making rice dumplings? I will tell you in detail later. In addition, I will also write down the common methods of making rice dumplings and share them with you.

How long should the rice for making zongzi be soaked? Common methods of making zongzi

1. How long should the rice for making zongzi be soaked?

If you use warm water to soak the rice for making zongzi, you only need to soak it for about an hour. When soaking, the warm water should partially cover the glutinous rice, and you need to mix them evenly. If you use cold water to soak the rice for making zongzi, the soaking time will be longer, up to twenty hours. In the middle, you need to change the water two to three times. The glutinous rice will be shiny and taste good when used to make zongzi, and will have a special rice aroma.

2. Selection of Zongzi Leaves and Preparation of Zongzi Fillings

When making zongzi, the choice of leaves is also very important. In the south, people often choose bamboo leaves, which are smooth and flexible. Bamboo leaves can also be used, but they need to be boiled in water before use. The preparation of the fillings is also very important, especially for zongzi with meat fillings. When preparing the fillings, cut the pork into larger pieces, then add salt, sugar, soy sauce, MSG and other seasonings and marinate for three or four hours to let the flavors soak in before use.

3. Cooking Zongzi

When making zongzi, the cooking method is very particular. Before cooking, you need to fill the pot with water, heat it to a boil, and then put the zongzi into the pot. The water in the pot must cover the zongzi. After the water in the pot boils again, cook it over high heat for about three hours. The zongzi in the pot will be fully cooked. After it cools down, take it out and remove the zongzi leaves, you can smell the rich zongzi fragrance, and it tastes especially good.