The specific method of making candied date rice dumplings

Candied date zongzi is the most common flavor of zongzi, with excellent taste and nutritional value. But how to make candied date zongzi? I will write down the specific method in a while, and friends who like candied date zongzi can learn to make it by themselves.

The specific method of making candied date rice dumplings

Ingredients for making candied date dumplings

When making candied date rice dumplings at home, you need to prepare an appropriate amount of glutinous rice and candied dates, as well as rice leaves, clean water and an appropriate amount of table salt.

Specific steps for making candied date dumplings

1. Wash the glutinous rice with clean water in advance, soak it for two or three hours, then take it out and drain the water for later use. Wash the candied dates with clean water as well.

2. Put the prepared rice dumplings leaves in a pot, add clean water, turn on the fire and cook for three to five minutes after boiling. Take them out and drain the water for later use.

3. Fold the blanched rice leaves into a triangular funnel shape, then put a portion of the soaked glutinous rice in, press it firmly, then put the candied dates in, and then put the glutinous rice in until the funnel is full, press it firmly and wrap it into a triangular shape.

4. Take another piece of zongzi leaf, start from the top of the triangle, wrap it tightly, then tie it up tightly with thread and secure it.

5. Put the wrapped rice dumplings into the pressure cooker, then add an appropriate amount of water, press the rice dumplings tightly, and make sure the water covers the rice dumplings. Then cover the pot, boil it for about half an hour, turn off the heat, and wait for the high pressure valve to drop. The homemade candied date rice dumplings are ready. You can eat them after they cool down.