Before we can start our attempt to make 'chung/chang/zong zi', we must learn how to tie it tightly. There are many ways to do it, as long as the chung/chang/zong zi' is tied properly and does not get unwrapped while boiling, then you have achieved success in tying. Whatever shape you desire is preference and i prefer the triangle shape and i would like to show you how to tie with a strand of string. What? Isn't it is tied with a strand of string as usual!!!! yes, but my single strand does not need any preparation. With the normal /usual way, the strings are plaited together and hung onto something, like the chair-back or put through a pole which is put on top of 2 chairs, etc. The purpose of hanging the plaited strings this way is, so that the string would be taut enough to allow you to tie the chung/chang/zong zi' as tight as possible. Forget about this prep, and begin to learn how to tie it my way.........
Dear Aunty Lily,
ReplyDeleteHappy Dumpling Festival to you!
Again zongzi time...thank you for sharing the tip.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! Now I have to re-read all that to make sure I get that right :D I'm so hopeless at this!
ReplyDeleteLily, is it possible to post a video of the process? I get lost a bit in the photos!
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ReplyDeletei would if i could