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Zongzi with Red Bean Paste (Sticky Rice Dumplings)
Chef's Menu Description
A delicious and authentic sauces recipe for Zongzi with Red Bean Paste (Sticky Rice Dumplings), prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 20 to 30 sheets dried or fresh bamboo leaves ((or reed or banana leaves) (*see footnote))
- • 2 cups (400 grams) glutinous rice
- • 1 cup homemade red bean paste ((or a packaged one from a Chinese market))
- • Cotton twine or narrow stalks to tie the zongzi
Preparation Steps
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Phase 1
Rinse glutinous rice with water 2 to 3 times. Add glutinous rice into a big bowl and water to cover. Let soak overnight.