Zongzi

Ingredients

• •sticky rice
• •pork
• •bamboo leaves
• •mung beans
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •five spice to taste
• •1 teaspoon soy sauce
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all ingredients: sticky rice, pork, bamboo leaves. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

2. 2

   Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and five spice. Let marinate 4 hours or overnight.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Wok hei - this is essential for authentic Chinese flavor.

5. 5

   Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

7. 7

   Season with five spice and soy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.

8. 8

   Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.

9. 9

   Garnish and serve with traditional steamed rice.