25-Min Pork Zongzi — Sticky Rice Dumplings
Glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves with seasoned ground pork, soy, and garlic — the TikTok-fast version that skips the soaking. Boil until they float, then serve hot with a soy dipping sauce.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 12 leaves bamboo leaves, dried
- 2 cups glutinous rice (sticky rice)
- ½ lb ground pork
- 4 tbsp soy sauce, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Soak bamboo leaves in hot water for 5 minutes until soft and pliable.
- 2
Rinse glutinous rice in a sieve under cold water until water runs clear, then drain well.
- 3
Brown ground pork in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, 4-5 minutes.
- 4
Add minced garlic, stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and sesame oil, then fold in drained rice and scallions off heat.
- 6
Lay one bamboo leaf shiny-side down, place 2 tbsp filling near the center, fold into a triangle.
- 7
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a pot, drop in zongzi, and simmer 12-15 minutes until they float.
- 8
Drain zongzi and serve hot. Mix remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce with a splash of water as dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- medium saucepan or pot
- sieve or colander
- shallow bowl for soaking
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