How to make Guilin rice dumplings
The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and rice dumplings, as a traditional delicacy, have once again become a hot topic. Guilin rice dumplings have attracted much attention for their unique taste and production technology. This article will introduce in detail the wrapping method of Guilin Zongzi, and attach the hot topic data of the entire Internet in the past 10 days to help you better understand this traditional delicacy.
1. Hot topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days
| Ranking | hot topics | search volume | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragon Boat Festival holiday arrangements | 1,200,000 | 98.5 |
| 2 | Zongzi recipes from various places | 980,000 | 95.2 |
| 3 | Guilin travel guide | 850,000 | 92.7 |
| 4 | traditional festival culture | 780,000 | 89.3 |
| 5 | Guilin specialties | 650,000 | 86.8 |
2. Characteristics of Guilin Zongzi
Compared with rice dumplings from other places, Guilin rice dumplings have unique characteristics:
1. Use Guilin’s specialty glutinous rice, which has a softer and glutinous texture.
2. Five-spice powder, a specialty of Guilin, is often added to give it a unique aroma.
3. Rich fillings, common ones include pork belly, chestnut, egg yolk, etc.
4. Using Guilin’s unique wrapping method, the shape is regular and beautiful
3. Steps of making Guilin rice dumplings
| steps | Detailed description | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation materials: glutinous rice, rice dumpling leaves, fillings, cotton thread | Zong leaves need to be soaked and softened in advance |
| 2 | Soak glutinous rice for 4-6 hours and drain | The soaking time should not be too long |
| 3 | Stack two rice dumpling leaves and fold them into a funnel shape | Be careful not to leave any gaps |
| 4 | Add a small amount of glutinous rice first, then add the fillings | The filling should be placed in the middle |
| 5 | Cover with glutinous rice and press tightly | Don't overfill it |
| 6 | Wrap the rice dumpling leaves tightly and tie them tightly with cotton thread | Bundling should be firm |
| 7 | Put it in the pot and cook for 3-4 hours | The water should cover the rice dumplings |
4. Common filling combinations for Guilin rice dumplings
| Filling type | main raw materials | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional meat dumplings | Pork belly, five spice powder | Savory and delicious |
| Chestnut Meat Zongzi | Pork belly, chestnut | Sweet and soft |
| Egg yolk meat dumplings | Pork belly, salted egg yolk | Savory and rich |
| Vegetarian Zongzi | Peanuts, red beans | Light and healthy |
5. Tips for making rice dumplings
1.Zong leaf processing: Fresh rice dumpling leaves need to be washed and boiled until soft, while dry rice dumpling leaves need to be soaked in advance.
2.Rice quantity control: Leave 1/3 space when filling the rice so that the rice dumplings will be full after they are cooked.
3.Bundling techniques: The thread should be tied tightly but not too hard to prevent the rice dumpling leaves from breaking.
4.Fire control: Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer to ensure the rice dumplings are cooked thoroughly.
6. Guilin Zongzi Culture
Guilin Zongzi is not only a delicacy, but also carries rich cultural connotations. During the Dragon Boat Festival, there are often activities such as rice dumpling-making competitions and rice dumpling cultural exhibitions in Guilin. Many families will also give wrapped rice dumplings to relatives and friends to express their blessings.
In recent years, with the development of the Internet, the making method of Guilin Zongzi has been widely disseminated through short video platforms, attracting a large number of netizens to learn and try. Data shows that in the past 10 days, videos related to "Guilin Zongzi Recipe" have been played more than 5 million times, making it one of the hot topics during the Dragon Boat Festival.
I hope that through the introduction in this article, you can master the wrapping method of Guilin Zongzi, make authentic Guilin Zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival, and feel the charm of traditional food.
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