Zong Zi Ji (steamed Glutinous Rice With Chicken)
Zong Zi Ji, also known as Steamed Glutinous Rice with Chicken, is a traditional dish from Guangxi Cuisine that is often enjoyed during the Dragon Boat Festival. This savory and aromatic dish is made by wrapping seasoned glutinous rice and marinated chicken in bamboo leaves and then steaming until tender and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs, diced
- 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
- 4 slices ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 6 bamboo leaves, soaked
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the diced chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Set aside for 20 minutes.
- Rinse the glutinous rice and soak in water for 2 hours. Drain well.
- Heat a wok over medium heat, add the marinated chicken, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Take a bamboo leaf and place a spoonful of glutinous rice in the center. Add a spoonful of the chicken mixture on top of the rice. Fold the leaf to form a triangular shape and secure with kitchen twine.
- Place the wrapped zong zi in a steamer and steam over high heat for 1 hour.
- Remove the zong zi from the steamer and let cool for a few minutes before unwrapping and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Wok Steamer
Tools
Kitchen twine
Serving suggestions
Serve the Zong Zi Ji with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Soak the bamboo leaves in hot water for 30 minutes before using to make them more pliable for wrapping.
Cost
$15