20-Minute Pork Zongzi
Glutinous rice parcels filled with savory pork, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed until tender. A weeknight shortcut using pre-cooked rice and rotisserie pork instead of hours of traditional prep.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak bamboo leaves in hot water for 3 minutes until pliable, then pat dry.
Step 2
Toss shredded pork with soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onion in a bowl.
Step 3
Lay one bamboo leaf flat, place 3 tbsp rice in the center, then 1 tbsp pork filling on top.
Step 4
Fold leaf corners toward center to create a snug pyramid, then fold in half and tie with twine if needed.
Step 5
Steam parcels in a bamboo or metal steamer over boiling water for 8 minutes until heated through.
Step 6
Remove from steamer and let cool 2 minutes. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- bamboo or metal steamer
- mixing bowl
- kitchen twine (optional)
- cutting board
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