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How to wrap long rice dumplings

Rectangular rice dumplings are mostly found in Guangxi, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province and other places. Most of these rice dumplings are wrapped in rice dumpling leaves, because the rice dumpling leaves are relatively wide and can be filled with rich fillings. Tied with ropes, the shape is ordinary, but after cooking, the green leaves are fragrant, the color is attractive, and the taste is unique, which is definitely beyond your imagination.

Zongzi leaves processing method:

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Zongzi leaves, dried Ruo leaves or reed leaves can be used to make zongzi, no matter where Each must be thoroughly cleaned before use. Let’s take vacuum-packed fresh Ruo leaves as an example to explain how to clean them.

1. Clean the dust and impurities on the surface of the fresh Ruo leaves purchased.

2. If you are using dried rice dumpling leaves, you need to soak the rice dumpling leaves in water until they soften before processing.

3. Add enough water to the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, add fresh rice dumpling leaves and cook for 3-5 minutes (tip: cook dry rice dumpling leaves for 15 minutes). Use chopsticks during the cooking process. Press the Ruo leaves completely into the water.

4. Take out the boiled Ruo leaves and soak them in cold water to maintain their emerald green color.

Tip: Unused rice dumpling leaves can be dried and stored for next use.

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Ma liana: Traditionally used to tie rice dumplings, ma liancao is tough and fragrant.

String: Nowadays, string is often used to tie rice dumplings. Compared with horsetail, it is more durable and the length is easy to control.

Long rice dumplings (rectangular rice dumplings)

Features: This kind of rice dumplings are usually wrapped in rice dumpling leaves. Because the rice dumpling leaves are wide, rich fillings can be added to them and tied with ropes. .

Illustration of how to wrap Guangxi long rice dumplings

1. Place the rice dumpling leaves flat on the table, fold one side, and press it tightly with your hands.

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2. Then fold the two ends of the leaf toward the middle and press it with your hands to make the leaf look like a long envelope.

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3. Put the fillings into the folded rice dumpling leaf envelope.

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4. Fold the other side down to completely wrap the filling.

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5. Finally, tie the rice dumplings firmly with string.

How to make rice dumplings refreshing

1. Fruits and vegetables are refreshing

Adding some vegetables and fruits that are resistant to cooking to the rice dumpling fillings can make the rice dumplings taste more refreshing, such as pumpkin , water chestnuts, etc. Although leafy vegetables are not suitable for adding to the filling, they can be made into juice and then mixed with rice. The rice dumplings made in this way will have a fresh fragrance and a better color.

2. Whole grains

Traditional rice dumplings generally use glutinous rice as fillings. In fact, whole grains can also be added to the fillings. For example, adding purple rice is easier to digest than glutinous rice, and the color The top is also very beautiful.

3. Remove fat from white meat

It is recommended to choose white meat for salty rice dumpling fillings, such as chicken breast, which has low fat content and a refreshing taste. If you use pork, you can choose small pork belly, which has relatively less fat and tastes as good as pork belly.

Notes on cooking rice dumplings:

1. Rice dumplings are difficult to cook, so a pressure cooker can be used to shorten the cooking time. The rice dumplings must be boiled before being put into the pot. The water surface used to cook the rice dumplings must be completely immersed in the rice dumpling noodles, otherwise the rice dumplings that are not soaked in water will not be cooked no matter how long they are cooked.

2. After the pressure cooker boils over high heat, cover the pressure valve when the steam begins to come out. Turn to medium to low heat and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and continue to simmer for 20 minutes. Finally, remove the pressure valve and let the pot stand. The steam inside is completely released.

Tips:

1. If you use an ordinary pot to cook rice dumplings, after the water boils, continue to cook over medium heat for more than 2 hours, then turn off the heat and cover and continue to simmer for 2 hours. . If the rice dumplings are floating on the water, you can use a plate or other object to press the rice dumplings into the water.

2. If you need to add water during the process of cooking rice dumplings, you should add boiling water and do not add cold water.

3. After the rice dumplings are cooked, take them out while they are still hot.