Can the zongzi be kept in water after it is cooked? How can I tell whether the zongzi is cooked?

Zongzi, a food made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed, is one of the traditional Chinese festival foods. As one of the traditional foods with the deepest historical and cultural heritage in China, Zongzi has spread far and wide. So can Zongzi be soaked in water after being cooked? How to tell whether Zongzi is cooked? Let's take a look at the introduction of Encyclopedia Knowledge Network below!

Contents of this article

1. Can the rice dumplings be kept soaked in water after being cooked?

2. How to check if the rice dumplings are cooked

3. How long does it take to cook the rice dumplings taken out of the refrigerator?

Can the rice dumplings be kept in water after being cooked?

No. If the cooked zongzi is soaked in water for a long time, it will accelerate the growth of bacteria and is not conducive to the preservation of the zongzi. Generally speaking, the cooked zongzi is soaked in water to cool down before eating, and the time should not be too long. If you do not want to eat it for the time being, you should take it out and drain the water, and then put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration or freezing after it cools down.

How to tell if zongzi is cooked?

You can press the zongzi with your hand. If it is soft and has a certain elasticity, it is generally cooked. It usually takes about 1.5-2 hours to cook zongzi. If the zongzi is large or the fire is small, the time should be extended appropriately. The cooked zongzi is generally accompanied by the fragrance of zong leaves and glutinous rice.

How long do you need to cook rice dumplings taken out of the refrigerator?

If the rice dumplings are already cooked, take them out and cook them for about 15 to 20 minutes. If you use a microwave, about three minutes will be enough. If you take the quick-frozen rice dumplings out of the refrigerator, put them in room temperature water to thaw for 10 minutes before cooking.