![]() However, the rice wine can be omitted if you prefer. Some Shaoxing rice wine is used in the marinade to help remove any unwanted porky flavor and make the pork more fragrant. Marinated pork belly - We recommend using skinless pork belly."Glutinous" simply refers to the chewy texture of the rice. This is possible all thanks to glutinous rice! But don't be deceived by the name! Glutinous rice is actually gluten free. Short grain glutinous rice - Sticky rice dumplings are known for their sticky nature, for both structure, flavor, and texture.Dry bamboo leaves will require soaking before use. These leaves are used to wrap the rice dumplings, impart a fragrant flavor, make transporting and storage easy, and less messy to eat. They are often sold near the dry herbs, spices, and dry noodle aisles. Bamboo leaves - You can usually find dry bamboo leaves at most Chinese markets and some general Asian markets.Please scroll down to the recipe card for the ingredient quantities! The fillings are usually, marinated chicken or pork, shiitake mushrooms, salted egg yolk, Chinese sausage, and/or sometimes mung beans. Savory - The rice for these rice dumplings can either be seasoned just salt or with soy sauce, dark say, and some oil for color and flavor.The glutinous rice for these zongzi are mixed with a small amount of alkaline solultion to turn the rice yellow. Jianshui zongzi - This is a subcategory of sweet zongzi.Sweet - Usually filled with beans, nuts, black rice, red bean paste, and/or dates.To sum it up, there are 2 main categories - sweet and savory zongzi. The types of zongziĮach region of China offer their own variety of zongzi, from their fillings to how the rice dumplings are wrapped. These rice dumplings can be either sweet or savory, but in general, they are made with glutinous rice and a variety of fillings, then wrapped in bamboo leaves.įor this recipe, we are making a Cantonese-style savory zongzi filled with glutinous rice, marinated pork, marinated shiitake mushrooms, salted duck egg yolk, scallop, and lap cheong (aka Chinese sausage). Zòngzi (粽子), also known as sticky rice dumplings or simply as rice dumpling, is a traditional Chinese dish made to celebrate Duān Wǔ Jié (端午节), also known as Dragon Boat Festival or Double Fifth Festival, which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month on the lunar calendar. ![]() ![]() If you’ve made this recipe or any recipes from our blog, please tag us on Instagram using #twoplaidaprons! You can also tag us in your Instagram stories using We would love to see your creations! It absolutely makes our day! □ What is zongzi? They're delicious! Check out post below for help tips and step by step photo! If you want to pair this with a sweet rice dumpling, also try our red bean zongzi. They are flavorful, packed with a variety of filling, and makes for great snacks and quick meals. These savory zongzi are cantonese-style rice dumplings made and enjoyed during the Dragon Boat Festival. ![]()
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