How to make rice dumplings: A complete guide to making rice dumplings in the north
The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and rice dumplings, as a traditional delicacy, have once again become a hot topic. Northern rice dumplings have attracted a lot of attention with their unique taste and preparation method. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the packaging method, material preparation and precautions of northern rice dumplings, and also attaches the hot topic data of the entire Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Characteristics of Northern Zongzi
Northern rice dumplings are mainly sweet, and common fillings include red dates, bean paste, candied dates, etc. Zongzi leaves are mostly made from reed leaves, which are mostly square or triangular in shape and have a firm and chewy texture.
| Features | Southern rice dumplings | Northern Zongzi |
|---|---|---|
| Taste | Mainly salty | Mainly sweet |
| fillings | Pork belly, egg yolk, etc. | Red dates, bean paste, etc. |
| Zong leaves | Bamboo leaves | reed leaves |
| shape | long strip | Square/Triangle |
2. Material preparation
To make northern rice dumplings, you need to prepare the following materials:
| Material | Dosage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| glutinous rice | 500g | Soak for 4 hours in advance |
| red dates | Appropriate amount | Core removal |
| bean paste | Appropriate amount | Optional |
| reed leaves | 20 pieces | Wash and cook till soft |
| cotton thread | Appropriate amount | for bundling |
3. Steps to make rice dumplings
1.Prepare rice dumpling leaves: Wash the reed leaves and boil them in boiling water for 3-5 minutes to soften them.
2.Processing glutinous rice: Drain the soaked glutinous rice and add a small amount of sugar to taste (according to personal taste).
3.Making rice dumplings: Take two overlapping rice dumpling leaves, fold them into a funnel shape, add a layer of glutinous rice, add the fillings, and cover with a layer of glutinous rice.
4.Wrapped molding: Fold the rice dumpling leaves to wrap the glutinous rice, and tie it tightly with cotton thread to ensure that the rice does not leak.
5.Cook rice dumplings: Put the wrapped rice dumplings into the pot, add water to cover the rice dumplings, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 2-3 hours.
| steps | time | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Zong leaf processing | 5 minutes | Cook until soft |
| Soaked glutinous rice | 4 hours | The time should not be too long |
| Cook rice dumplings | 2-3 hours | Keep the water surface from covering the rice dumplings |
4. Hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
The following are recent hot topics and data related to zongzi:
| topic | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Differences between Northern and Southern Zongzi | 856,000 | Weibo, Douyin |
| Creative Zongzi Recipes | 723,000 | Xiaohongshu, Bilibili |
| Healthy ways to eat rice dumplings | 589,000 | Zhihu, WeChat public accounts |
| Dragon Boat Festival customs | 634,000 | Douyin, Kuaishou |
| Zongzi gift box recommendation | 478,000 | Taobao, JD.com |
5. Things to note
1. The soaking time of glutinous rice should not be too long, otherwise it will affect the taste.
2. Make sure to tie the rice dumplings tightly to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
3. The water used to cook the rice dumplings should always be kept covered with the rice dumplings. Hot water can be added midway.
4. The sweetness of northern rice dumplings can be adjusted according to personal preference, but it should not be too sweet.
6. Conclusion
Although making northern rice dumplings is simple, every step requires careful operation. Through the introduction of this article, I believe you have mastered the skills of making northern rice dumplings. The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon, why not make some rice dumplings by hand and share this traditional delicacy with your family.
If you want to know more about the Dragon Boat Festival, you can follow hot topics on major social platforms to get the latest updates and creative practices.
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