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Sweet Red Bean Paste Zhongzi
Sweet Red Bean Paste Zhongzi
Classic DishZhongzi
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
Instructions
Preparing the Rice
- 1Combine drained glutinous rice, sugar, and dried osmanthus flowers in a bowl. Mix well.
Assembling the Zhongzi
- 1Take two reed leaves and fold them into a cone shape, ensuring no gaps.
- 2Fill the cone halfway with the glutinous rice mixture.
- 3Place a spoonful of red bean paste in the center of the rice.
- 4Cover the red bean paste with more glutinous rice, leaving about 1 cm space from the top.
- 5Fold the leaves down to enclose the rice and filling, forming a pyramid shape.
- 6Secure the zongzi by tying it tightly with kitchen twine or cotton string.
Cooking the Zhongzi
- 1Place the assembled zongzi in a large pot and cover with cold water.
- 2Bring 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.
- 3Remove the zongzi from the pot and let them cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 266 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Fat
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 58 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 266 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Carbs | 58 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.
