How to make dragon boat rice

How to make dragon boat rice

In the past 10 days, the Internet has been very popular about the Dragon Boat Festival and the dragon boat race. Among them, "dragon boat rice", as a traditional delicacy, has also attracted much attention. Dragon boat rice is a traditional food during the Dragon Boat Festival in Guangdong. Especially during the dragon boat races, villagers will gather together to enjoy this meal that symbolizes unity and good luck. This article will introduce in detail the preparation method of dragon boat rice, and attach relevant data and steps to help everyone easily reproduce this delicious dish.

1. The origin and significance of dragon boat rice

Dragon boat rice originates from the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong and is a meal shared by villagers during dragon boat races. It is not only a delicacy, but also a symbol of unity, courage and harvest. Traditional dragon boat rice is usually based on glutinous rice, with rich ingredients such as sausages, dried shrimps, scallops, etc., which means a good harvest and a prosperous life.

2. Ingredients for making dragon boat rice

3. The steps of making dragon boat rice

1.Prepare materials: Soak the glutinous rice for 2 hours in advance, and dice the sausage, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms and other ingredients and set aside.

2.Stir-fried ingredients: Heat the pan and add oil, stir-fry the sausage until fragrant, then add the dried shrimps, scallops, and diced mushrooms and stir-fry evenly.

3.Cook glutinous rice: Drain the soaked glutinous rice, put it into a rice cooker, add an appropriate amount of water (the water level is slightly lower than the surface of the glutinous rice), and cook until it is half cooked.

4.mixed materials: Pour the fried ingredients into the semi-cooked glutinous rice, add soy sauce and salt to taste, and stir evenly.

5.stew: Cover the rice cooker lid and continue to simmer until the glutinous rice is completely cooked and fragrant.

6.decorate: Sprinkle with fried peanuts and chopped green onions, and serve.

4. Nutritional value of dragon boat rice

5. Tips

1. The soaking time of glutinous rice should not be too long, otherwise the taste will be too soft.

2. The ingredients can be adjusted according to personal preferences, such as adding chicken, pork, etc.

3. Dragon boat rice is best eaten while hot for better flavor.

The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, so why not try making this traditional dragon boat rice dish to share the joy of the festival with your family and friends!