Ningbo Alkaline Water Rice Dumpling
1.
Glutinous rice (washed), alkali
2.
Pinch the shell
3.
Heat the alkali to hydrate and let cool.
4.
Pour the lye water into the glutinous rice.
5.
Stir well.
6.
Take the shell and tear off the curled parts on both sides to use as zong ropes, and cut off the damaged parts with scissors.
7.
Afterwards, roll into a funnel shape, put glutinous rice into compaction.
8.
Then, follow the steps in the picture to pack it.
9.
Tie it with brown rope.
10.
Then, put the code in the pressure cooker.
11.
Add some water.
12.
Put the lid on, turn off the heat for about 10 minutes and simmer until there is no steam, then turn on the heat to cook. Repeat this twice and it will be fine.
13.
Finally, open the lid and take it out.
14.
Peel and pinch the shell, sprinkle with soft sugar, ready to eat.