The annual Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and every household is preparing to make zongzi. As a part of traditional Chinese culture, zongzi is incomparable in its delicacy and uniqueness. Today, we will learn together how to cook Xi packaged zongzi to add an enticing delicacy to your Dragon Boat Festival table.
1. Preparations
Before we start cooking zongzi, we need to prepare the following tools and materials::
Pot: Used to cook zongzi, you can choose a pressure cooker or a regular pot.
Water: Appropriate amount, depending on the number of rice dumplings and the capacity of the pot.
Packaged zongzi: Commercially available packaged zongzi or self-wrapped zongzi are acceptable.
Bamboo skewers or chopsticks: Used to tie the zongzi to ensure that the zongzi do not fall apart during the cooking process.
Second, the steps of cooking zongzi
Clean the pot and then add enough water to cover all the rice dumplings.
Put the zongzi in the pot, making sure that there is a certain distance between the zongzi to avoid sticking.
According to the size of the zongzi and the characteristics of the pot, choose the appropriate heat and time. Generally speaking, small zongzi cook for 3-5 minutes and large zongzi for 10-15 minutes. If a pressure cooker is used, the time can be shortened a bit.
In the process of cooking zongzi, pay attention to the changes in the water. If there is too little water, you can add hot water in moderation. If there is too much water, turn down the heat and let the water boil slowly.
When the zongzi is cooked, prick it with a bamboo skewer or chopsticks, if it is easy to pierce through, it means that it has been cooked. If it is not easy to pierce through, it means that you need to continue cooking.
Remove the cooked rice dumplings, put them in a bowl or plate, and enjoy.
3. Precautions
In the process of cooking zongzi, pay attention to safety and avoid burns.
If you use a pressure cooker to cook zongzi, be sure to follow the requirements of the instructions.
If you want to add some seasoning to the rice dumplings, you can do it after cooking, or you can add some seasoning during the cooking process.
Cooked zongzi can be enjoyed with other Dragon Boat Festival delicacies, such as mung bean cake, five-color rice, etc.
If you can't finish the zongzi, you can keep them in the refrigerator and eat them after reheating them next time.
In short, the method of cooking and packaging zongzi is not complicated, as long as you master the basic steps and precautions, you can easily cook delicious zongzi. On the occasion of this Dragon Boat Festival, let's enjoy the fun of making zongzi and the pleasure of food!