How to adjust the seasoning of wrapped zongzi meat dumplings
Zongzi is a traditional food of the Dragon Boat Festival and an important part of Chinese culture. Among them, meat dumplings are loved for their rich taste and unique seasoning. So, how to prepare the seasoning of meat dumplings?Here is a detailed introduction for you.
1. Glutinous rice. Glutinous rice is the basis of meat dumplings, and choosing high-quality glutinous rice is the key to preparing meat dumplings. After washing the glutinous rice, soak it in water for 4-6 hours, then drain it and set aside. Add an appropriate amount of salt, light soy sauce and dark soy sauce to the glutinous rice, stir well, and let the glutinous rice fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning.
2. Pork belly.
Pork belly is the main raw material of meat dumplings, and it is better to choose pork belly with moderate fat and leanness. Cut the pork belly into small pieces and marinate for 10 minutes with shredded ginger, green onions, cooking wine, and light soy sauce to remove the fishy smell. Then stir-fry the pork belly until the oil comes out, let it cool and cut into small cubes.
3. Seasoning. The seasonings for meat dumplings include: light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, sugar, cooking wine, shredded ginger, green onions, etc. According to personal taste, add an appropriate amount of seasoning and stir well. Be careful not to overseason it so as not to overshadow the original flavor of the glutinous rice and the umami of the pork belly.
Fourth, the package. Mix the soaked glutinous rice and diced pork belly together and wrap them in zongzi leaves. Zongzi leaves need to be blanched with water first to increase toughness and fragrance. Then put the zongzi into the pot, add water to cover the zongzi, boil over high heat, turn to low heat and cook for 2-3 hours until the glutinous rice is cooked thoroughly.
5. Eat. Cooked meat dumplings can be eaten with an appropriate amount of vinegar, chili oil and other seasonings, or they can be eaten directly. Either way, you can fully feel the deliciousness of the meat dumplings.
The above is the method of preparing the seasoning of meat dumplings. Through the reasonable selection of materials and the combination of seasonings, delicious meat dumplings can be made. I hope that everyone can taste the meat dumplings made by themselves during the Dragon Boat Festival and feel the charm of Chinese cuisine.