Fragrant Meat Zongzi
A traditional savory sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves, marinated with soy sauce and salt.
Story
Learn how to make fragrant meat zongzi with this simple guide focusing on the preparation of the rice and the folding technique.
Ingredients
Glutinous rice
as needed
Salt
to taste
Light soy sauce
to taste
Dark soy sauce
to taste
Marinated meat
as needed
Bamboo leaves
as needed
Instructions
1
Prepare the Rice
Soak the glutinous rice for at least half a day. Season the soaked rice with salt, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Allow it to marinate for the same amount of time as the meat.
2
Prepare the Leaves
Wash the bamboo leaves thoroughly. Take two leaves and overlap them with the head and tail alternating to create a larger wrapper surface.
3
Form the Cone
Fold the overlapped leaves starting from near the midpoint of one side, curling them into a cone shape to hold the filling.
