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Tangyuan Recipe (Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls)

Tangyuan are sweet glutinous rice balls, often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions. They can be filled with sweet or savory fillings and are usually served in a sweet syrup.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Tangyuan Ingredients

  • 200 g glutinous rice flour
  • 150 ml water
  • 50 g sugar
  • 100 g black sesame paste

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and water to form a dough.
  2. Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut.
  3. Flatten each ball and place a small amount of black sesame paste in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling and roll it back into a ball.
  4. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the rice balls and cook until they float to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Serve the tangyuan in a bowl with the cooking water or a sweet syrup.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls, Tangyuan
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