Savory Zongzi
Glutinous rice 3 pounds (a pot the size of a vegetable dish) | Zongzi leaves Depends on the individual |
Mung beans 2 bowls | Semi-fat and lean meat Slice 2 bowls' worth |
Black pepper Appropriate amount | White Salt Appropriate amount |
Five-spice powder Appropriate amount | Straps Appropriate amount, available in the market |
Peanut 1 bowl and a half |
Step 1
Rinse the rice dumpling leavesStep 2
Soak it in cold water and heat it until it boils. Take it out and soak it in cold water.Step 3
Wash the rice and mung beans and soak them for about fifteen minutesStep 4
Soak peanuts in boiling water for five minutesStep 5
Mix the soaked peanuts in hot water with washed mung beans and rice, and drain them.Step 6
Add 2.5 teaspoons of salt, appropriate amount of black pepper, a little oil, and stir evenly. (While stirring, you can test whether the taste is enough. It depends on your personal taste. For example, some people like it saltier and some people like it spicy.)Step 7
Add an appropriate amount of peanut oil, an appropriate amount of black pepper, 2.5 tablespoons of white salt, and 2 teaspoons of five-spice powder and stir evenly (you can try the taste of the chopsticks during the mixing process and adjust it according to your personal taste)Step 8
Roll the rice dumpling leaves into a cone, leaving no leaks at the bottom. Put the mixed glutinous rice on the bottom.Step 9
Put more fat and lean meatStep 10
Cover with mixed glutinous riceStep 11
Tie the thread and make the rice dumplings firmStep 12
Add water and put the rice dumplings into the pot. The water should overflow the top of the rice dumplings.Step 13
Bring to a boil over high heat, then burn over low heat until it dries quicklyStep 14
Okay Savory Zongzi Cooking TipsZongzi leaves must be washed, boiled in water, then taken out and soaked in cold water, so that the leaves will become softer and easier to wrap.