Chinese Sweet Rice Balls Recipe

April 06, 2023 Post a Comment

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Recipe Tang Yuan, Glutinous Sweet Rice Balls KCET from www.kcet.org

Description

Chinese sweet rice balls are a traditional dessert that is popular in China and other Asian countries. They are also known as tangyuan, which means "soup balls" in Mandarin. These sweet rice balls are made from glutinous rice flour and filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, peanut butter, or sesame paste. They are then boiled in water and served in a sweet syrup or soup. This dessert is usually served during the Lantern Festival, Winter Solstice, and other special occasions.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this recipe takes about 30 minutes, and this includes the time to prepare the filling and dough.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this recipe takes about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

For the dough:

2 cups glutinous rice flour
3/4 cup warm water
A pinch of salt

For the filling:

1/2 cup red bean paste
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sesame paste

For the syrup:

4 cups water
1 cup brown sugar
A few slices of ginger

Equipment

A mixing bowl
A spoon
A pot

Method

1. In a mixing bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour, warm water, and salt until it forms a dough. 2. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them into balls. 3. Take one ball and flatten it with your palm. 4. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of the flattened dough. 5. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the filling inside. 6. Repeat steps 3-5 until all the dough and filling have been used. 7. In a pot, bring the water, brown sugar, and ginger to a boil. 8. Add the rice balls to the pot and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until they float to the surface. 9. Serve the sweet rice balls in a bowl with the syrup.

Notes

Make sure to use glutinous rice flour for this recipe, as regular rice flour will not work. You can use any type of filling you like for these sweet rice balls. If you have leftover rice balls, store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them by boiling them in water for a few minutes.

Nutrition Info

One serving of sweet rice balls contains approximately:

Calories: 180
Carbohydrates: 40g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 2g

Recipe Tips

To make the filling, you can either buy pre-made red bean paste, peanut butter, or sesame paste, or you can make them from scratch. To make the filling from scratch, soak the red beans or sesame seeds overnight, then boil them until they are soft. Drain them, then blend them in a food processor with sugar and oil until they form a paste. If you don't like the taste of ginger, you can omit it from the syrup. You can also add other flavorings to the syrup, such as pandan leaves or orange zest, to give it a different flavor.