Boiling glutinous rice balls, is it "boiled" or "boiled cold"?Teach you 3 tricks, the glutinous rice balls do not break the skin and do not reveal the filling.
The Lantern Festival is coming, and every household will cook a pot of rice balls, symbolizing reunion. However, boiling glutinous rice balls seems simple, but many people have encountered problems: the glutinous rice balls are boiled and the fillings leak out, which not only affects the appearance, but also affects the taste. So, when boiling glutinous rice balls, should we boil them in boiling water or cold water?Today, I will share with you 3 tips for cooking glutinous rice balls to ensure that your glutinous rice balls do not break the skin or reveal the filling, and the taste is more delicious.
First of all, let's make it clear that when boiling glutinous rice balls, they are neither boiled in boiling water nor in cold water, but boiled in warm water. Why?Because it is boiled in boiling water, the glutinous rice balls will be heated unevenly due to the sudden high temperature, and they will break easilyBoiling in cold water, the rice balls will sink to the bottom due to the low water temperature, which can easily lead to breakage. Therefore, the best way is to boil the water until it is slightly hot, about 60-70 degrees, and then put the rice balls in the pot.
So, how do you control the water temperature?Here's a little trick, that is, when boiling water, you can put a thermometer in the water, or feel the temperature of the water with your hands, when you feel that the water temperature is a little hot, but not hot, you can put the dumplings. If you don't have a thermometer, you can also boil water first, then pour in an appropriate amount of cold water and adjust it to a moderate temperature.
Next, let's talk about the second tip: add salt. While cooking the rice balls, you can add a small spoon of salt to the water. Adding salt can not only increase the boiling point of the water and make the glutinous rice balls boil more full, but also increase the toughness of the glutinous rice ball skin, making it more resistant to cooking. The glutinous rice balls cooked in this way not only have a more chewy taste, but also are not easy to break the skin.
One last tip: some water. The so-called water is to add some cold water in the process of boiling glutinous rice balls. When the rice balls are in the pot, gently push them with a spatula so that they don't stick together. Then, when the water is boiling again, you can add some cold water to bring the water temperature down a bit. In this way, the water is repeatedly sprinkled two or three times, which can make the rice balls heat more evenly, and the cooked rice balls will be fuller and more delicate.
In addition to the above three tips, there are a few things to look out for. First of all, when cooking the rice balls, keep the heat moderate, not too big and not too small. Too much heat will cause the rice balls to break due to uneven heating; If the heat is too small, the rice balls will be cooked for too long and the taste will be affected. Secondly, do not add too much water when cooking the rice balls, so as not to make the rice balls too thin. Generally speaking, it is advisable to add just over the rice balls. Finally, the boiled glutinous rice balls should be removed in time and not soaked in water for a long time, so as not to affect the taste and appearance.
In short, although it seems simple to cook glutinous rice balls, there are certain skills and methods. As long as we master the correct cooking method and pay more attention, we can easily cook delicious rice balls without breaking the skin or revealing the filling. On the occasion of this Lantern Festival, you might as well try these tips to make your dumplings even more delicious!
The above are some of my experiences and experiences of cooking glutinous rice balls. Of course, everyone's tastes and habits are different, and maybe you have other better ways to do it. But in any case, we all hope to be able to enjoy the happiness and joy brought by the delicious rice balls on this reunion day. Finally, I wish you all a happy Lantern Festival and reunion!