蒸粽子 Steaming Zongzi
Dialogues
Dialogues 1
中文
A：今天端午节，我们一起包粽子吧！
B：好啊！今年想试试蒸粽子，听说蒸出来的粽子更香糯。
C：蒸粽子需要准备什么材料？
A：糯米、粽叶、猪肉、红枣，还有其他的馅料你想要什么？
B：我想试试豆沙馅的，听说也很美味。
C：好的，我们准备材料开始吧，我先把粽叶洗干净。
A：嗯，我负责包粽子，你们负责蒸，怎么样？
B：没问题！
拼音
English
A: It's Dragon Boat Festival today, let's make Zongzi together!
B: Great! I want to try steaming Zongzi this year, I heard steamed Zongzi are more fragrant and glutinous.
C: What materials do we need to prepare for steaming Zongzi?
A: Glutinous rice, bamboo leaves, pork, red dates, and other fillings, what do you want?
B: I want to try the red bean paste filling, I heard it's delicious too.
C: Okay, let's prepare the ingredients and start. I'll wash the bamboo leaves first.
A: Okay, I'll be in charge of wrapping the Zongzi, and you guys are in charge of steaming, how about that?
B: No problem!
Dialogues 2
中文
A: 这些粽子好漂亮啊，都是你包的吗？
B: 是啊，第一次包蒸粽子，有点紧张。
C: 看起来很不错啊，粽叶也很干净，真厉害！
A: 谢谢，其实也没什么技巧，就是多练习。
B: 我想尝试一下用不同的馅料包粽子，下次可以试试其他的。
C: 好啊，下次一起包不一样的粽子。
拼音
English
A: These Zongzi are so beautiful, did you wrap them all?
B: Yes, it's my first time wrapping steamed Zongzi, I was a little nervous.
C: They look great, the bamboo leaves are very clean too, amazing!
A: Thanks, actually there's no special skill, it's just practice.
B: I want to try wrapping Zongzi with different fillings, next time we can try others.
C: Okay, next time let's wrap different Zongzi together.
Common Phrases
蒸粽子
Steaming Zongzi
Cultural Background
中文
端午节是中国重要的传统节日，吃粽子是重要的习俗之一。蒸粽子是其中一种烹饪方式，相较于煮粽子，蒸出来的粽子口感更软糯，香味也更浓郁。蒸粽子的习俗在不同地区也略有差异，有些地区会加入特殊的食材或调料。
拼音
English
The Dragon Boat Festival is an important traditional festival in China. Eating Zongzi is one of the important customs. Steaming Zongzi is one of the cooking methods, compared to boiling Zongzi, steamed Zongzi are softer and have a stronger aroma. The custom of steaming Zongzi also varies slightly in different regions, some regions will add special ingredients or seasonings.
Advanced Expressions
中文
这蒸好的粽子，香气扑鼻，真是色香味俱全。
糯米的粘度要掌握好，才能蒸出软糯可口的粽子。
拼音
English
This steamed Zongzi is fragrant, truly a feast for the eyes, nose, and mouth.
The stickiness of the glutinous rice must be well controlled to steam soft and delicious Zongzi.
Cultural Taboos
中文
端午节蒸粽子是喜庆之事，一般不会有特别的禁忌，但需要注意卫生安全，避免食物中毒。
拼音
Duānwǔjié zhēng zòngzi shì xǐqìng zhīshì, yībān bù huì yǒu tèbié de jìnjì, dàn xūyào zhùyì wèishēng ānquán, bìmiǎn shíwù zhòngdú。
English
Steaming Zongzi on Dragon Boat Festival is a joyous occasion, there are generally no special taboos, but attention should be paid to hygiene and safety to avoid food poisoning.Key Points
中文
蒸粽子的关键在于火候的掌握，以及糯米和馅料的比例。太长时间容易蒸老，时间短则容易夹生。年龄和身份没有特殊限制，适合各个年龄段和身份的人参与。
拼音
English
The key to steaming Zongzi is controlling the heat and the ratio of glutinous rice and filling. Too long can easily make the Zongzi dry, too short, it'll be undercooked. There are no special age or status restrictions, suitable for all ages and social status.Practice Tips
中文
多练习包粽子的手法，熟能生巧。
学习蒸粽子的不同方法，尝试不同的馅料。
与家人朋友一起包粽子，分享节日快乐。
拼音
English
Practice wrapping Zongzi, practice makes perfect.
Learn different methods of steaming Zongzi, try different fillings.
Wrap Zongzi with family and friends, share the joy of the festival.