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Zongzi is a traditional Chinese food eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival. Let’s learn how to make it step by step!

What You Need:

·Glutinous rice (soaked for 4 hours)

·Zongzi leaves (15-20 pieces, trimmed at the hard stems)

·Fillings (like red bean paste or cooked meat)

·Cotton string (soaked to soften)

Step 1: Prepare the Leaves

·Boil the leaves for 5-10 minutes to make them soft and clean.

·Soak them in cold water for 2 hours, then wash and dry.

Step 2: Fold the Leaves

·Take two leaves and place one on top of the other, with their smooth sides facing inside.

·Fold them into a cone (圆锥体) shape from the one-third point of the leaves.

·Press the bottom of the cone tightly to make sure there are no holes.

Step 3: Add Ingredients

·Fill the cone halfway with glutinous rice and press it gently.

·Add 1-2 spoons of filling.

·Cover the filling with more glutinous rice, leaving a little space at the top.

Step 4: Wrap the Zongzi

·Fold the top part of the leaves down to cover the rice and filling.

·Fold the two sides of the leaves toward the center to make a tight triangle shape.

·Tie the zongzi firmly with cotton string in a “cross” pattern to keep it from opening.

Step 5: Cook the Zongzi

·Place the zongzi in a large pot and cover with water.

·Cook sweet fillings for 2 hours and savory fillings for 2.5-3 hours.

·Check the water level often and add more hot water if needed.

Final Step: Enjoy!