What to do if the glutinous rice balls crack after quick freezing

Glutinous Rice Balls are a delicious food that many of our friends love to eat. Currently, you can buy frozen products on the market, or you can make them yourself at home. The production method is also relatively simple. The glutinous rice balls are about to crack when they are quickly frozen, which actually affects the taste of the glutinous rice balls. Therefore, you must pay attention to the storage techniques and try to store them separately.

How to store glutinous rice balls

First of all, after wrapping the dumplings, don’t put them in the refrigerator immediately. Leave them outside to dry first. When they feel almost dry on the outside, put them in the freezer. However, it is best to take a box, put the dumplings one by one in the box, and then store them in the refrigerator. You can use them whenever you want.

How to choose glutinous rice balls

First, it is best to go to regular supermarkets to buy foods produced by well-known companies with clear and standardized labels and QS marks, and choose foods within the shelf life; try not to buy bulk or naked glutinous rice balls.

Second, pay attention to product packaging. Choose products with intact packaging seals and packaging bags that are not stuck, damaged, or deformed. If there are a lot of ice chips in the bag, it may be caused by the product being thawed and then frozen again. It is best not to buy it.

Third, pay attention to check the product label. In addition to the conventional requirements such as product name, manufacturer and address, production date and shelf life, net content and ingredient list, the label of quick-frozen glutinous rice balls should also indicate storage conditions, usage, etc. If the product contains fillings, the filling content should also be indicated.

Fourth, when buying dumplings, it is best to choose well-known brands and time-honored products.

5. Consumers who choose sugar-free or low-sugar Yuanxiao should carefully read the product ingredient list to see whether it contains sucrose, white sugar, glucose, or other sugars that may cause blood sugar to rise; after purchase, they should keep the relevant receipts to avoid having no basis for reference if any problems arise.

6. When shopping in a mall, you should choose frozen foods last. If you don’t eat them immediately after returning home, you should put them in the freezer of the refrigerator as soon as possible. In particular, do not refreeze frozen foods that have been thawed.

How to cook delicious glutinous rice balls

1. Boil in boiling water. After the water boils, put the glutinous rice balls into the pot, gently push them open with a spoon, and let them rotate a few weeks so that they do not stick to the pot wall.

2. Slow cook. After the dumplings float up, quickly switch to low heat. Otherwise, the glutinous rice balls will keep rolling around, becoming cooked on the outside but hard on the inside and not tasty.

3. Add some cold water. During the cooking process, add a small amount of cold water each time the pot is opened to keep the dumplings in the pot in a state that is neither boiling nor simmering. After the water boils two or three times, cook for a while and then you can eat it. The glutinous rice balls cooked in this way are soft and not hard, sweet, sticky and delicious.

4. Cook in time. The glutinous rice flour used in raw glutinous rice balls contains a lot of water. It will deteriorate if left for a long time and will easily break if frozen and boiled. It is best to make and eat the glutinous rice balls immediately, and do not keep them for more than 3 days. Freshly bought frozen dumplings should be eaten promptly and should not be stored for more than a week. In addition, when tasting the glutinous rice balls, whether boiled or fried, they must be cooked thoroughly. When frying the glutinous rice balls, it is best to poke some small holes in them to prevent them from bursting and causing burns.