1, soak the candied dates until they are soft. Generally, the texture of candied dates is hard. If wrapped directly in zongzi, it is difficult to steam, and the taste is worse than the price difference. It's best to soak them in warm water first. Put the candied dates into a bowl and soak them in warm water for about 10 minute. Soaked candied dates are easier to remove the core and taste better.

2, the sweetness of candied dates is relatively sufficient. When soaking candied dates, you should pay attention to soaking them in warm water, and the soaking time should not be too long, otherwise it will easily dilute the sweetness of candied dates. Jujube can also be steamed to soften. We can wash the candied dates, put them in a bowl, add a little honey and raisins, add a little water, steam them in a steamer for about 15 minutes, cook them until they are sticky, and then wrap them in jiaozi. The candied dates made in this way are more delicious in jiaozi.

It is also important to make delicious candied dates and zongzi. Choose fresh reed leaves or bamboo leaves for zongzi leaves. After picking zongzi leaves, be sure to soak them in warm water to soak out all the fragrance inside. Glutinous rice should choose Jiangnan glutinous rice. Full particles, strong absorption. The best golden silk candied dates are selected for candied dates, which are big and sweet enough, and the sweetness after cooking is easier to penetrate into glutinous rice.