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Sweet Red Bean Paste Zhongzi

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Sweet Red Bean Paste Zhongzi

Zhongzi

  1. Sweet Rice Dumplings

Prep: 30 min • Cook: 150 min. A delightful sweet rendition of zongzi, featuring sticky glutinous rice infused with a delicate osmanthus flower aroma, generously filled with a rich, velvety red bean paste. Wrapped in fragrant reed leaves, these sweet dumplings offer a textural delight and a fragrant dessert experience, perfect for celebrations or as a special treat.

Preparation time
30 min
Cooking time
2 hrs 30 min
Total time
3 hrs
Servings
20
Course
Dessert
Complexity
Medium
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Ingredients

  • 18oz glutinous rice(Soaked overnight and drained)
  • 11oz red bean paste(Store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp osmanthus flowers(Dried, edible type. Optional, for aroma.)
  • 2 tbsp sugar(Adjust to taste, for rice)
  • 20 pcs reed leaves(Cleaned and soaked)
  • water(For boiling)

Instructions

Preparing the Rice

  1. Combine drained glutinous rice, sugar, and dried osmanthus flowers in a bowl. Mix well.

Assembling the Zhongzi

  1. Take two reed leaves and fold them into a cone shape, ensuring no gaps.
  2. Fill the cone halfway with the glutinous rice mixture.
  3. Place a spoonful of red bean paste in the center of the rice.
  4. Cover the red bean paste with more glutinous rice, leaving about 1 cm space from the top.
  5. Fold the leaves down to enclose the rice and filling, forming a pyramid shape.
  6. Secure the zongzi by tying it tightly with kitchen twine or cotton string.

Cooking the Zhongzi

  1. Place the assembled zongzi in a large pot and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the rice is tender and well-cooked. Ensure the pot is always filled with water.
  3. Remove the zongzi from the pot and let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Servings
20
Serving size (imperial)
2.6 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (20 servings)
Calories265.6 kcal354.1 kcal5,312 kcal
Protein3.1 g4.1 g62 g
Fat2.3 g3.1 g46 g
Carbs57.8 g77.1 g1,156 g

Tips

  • Ensure reed leaves are thoroughly washed and soaked to become pliable, preventing tears during assembly.
  • Make sure zongzi are fully submerged in water during boiling; add more hot water if needed to prevent drying out.
  • Serve warm. Red bean paste zongzi can also be enjoyed at room temperature or chilled.

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