How long does it take to cook quick-frozen rice dumplings?

Zongzi is a traditional Chinese food. Many people like to eat it, but they are afraid of the trouble of making it. So they go to some supermarkets to buy those quick-frozen zongzi and take them home to eat. However, after buying them, many people don’t know how long it takes to cook these quick-frozen zongzi, which is very annoying. Today I will talk about this issue for you.

How long does it take to cook quick-frozen rice dumplings?

1. Cook the frozen rice dumplings directly

The quick-frozen rice dumplings you bought can be put directly into the pot and cooked. When cooking, first put water in the pot, bring it to a boil, then put the purchased quick-frozen rice dumplings into the pot, make sure the water covers the rice dumplings, then cover the pot and continue cooking. Since the rice dumplings have not been thawed, it will take a longer time to cook, which should be between twenty and twenty-five minutes. After cooking, take out the rice dumplings, remove the rice leaves and eat them directly.

2. Microwave the frozen rice dumplings

Many quick-frozen rice dumplings sold in supermarkets are processed products. After you buy them, you can thaw them first, then spray some water on their surface, put them on a plate, put them in the microwave and heat them on high heat for ten minutes, then take them out and eat them directly.

3. Quick-frozen rice dumplings can be steamed

It is also a good idea to buy quick-frozen rice dumplings and steam them at home before eating. Before steaming, it is best to thaw them first, so that they can absorb heat evenly during steaming. After thawing the rice dumplings, put them in the steamer, add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, cover the pot and steam it. After the pot boils, continue steaming for fifteen minutes. The rice dumplings in the pot will be cooked. When you want to eat them, take them out and remove the rice dumpling leaves and eat them.