Should I cook yuanxiao in cold water or hot water?

Yuanxiao should be boiled in hot water.

Hot water can heat yuanxiao quickly, starch on the surface quickly gelatinizes, forming a protective film to prevent yuanxiao from cracking. At the same time, boiling yuanxiao in hot water can shorten the cooking time, so that yuanxiao can cook faster and maintain its taste and nutrition. In addition, if boiled in cold water, yuanxiao will soak in water for a long time, which will easily cause yuanxiao

to stick together or stick to the pan. It should be noted that during the cooking process, gently stir to prevent yuanxiao from sticking together or sticking to the pan. After yuanxiao floats, add a small amount of cold water and repeat several times until yuanxiao is cooked. This can make yuanxiao cooked evenly and taste better.

In addition, there are many kinds of fillings, some fillings may take longer to cook. Therefore, when cooking yuanxiao, adjust the cooking time appropriately according to the size and type of fillings to ensure that yuanxiao is cooked thoroughly.