Glutinous Rice Balls (Tangyuan)
Delight your taste buds with the comforting warmth of Glutinous Rice Balls (Tangyuan), a classic Chinese dessert that’s as rich in tradition as it is in flavor. These chewy rice dumplings are filled with a luscious black sesame, sugar, and butter paste, creating an irresistibly nutty and slightly sweet surprise in every bite. Served in a fragrant ginger-infused brown sugar syrup, this dessert is the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, with just the right amount of warmth for a cozy treat. Simple to prepare yet strikingly elegant, Tangyuan is a festive staple often enjoyed during Lunar New Year and other celebrations. Whether you're recreating cherished family traditions or exploring Asian cuisine, this recipe is a must-try for dessert lovers.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Glutinous rice flour
- 180 milliliters Warm water
- 100 grams Black sesame paste
- 50 grams Sugar
- 25 grams Unsalted butter
- 30 grams Fresh ginger
- 100 grams Brown sugar
- 600 milliliters Water
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the black sesame filling by combining black sesame paste, 50 grams of sugar, and unsalted butter in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until it forms a smooth paste. Refrigerate the filling for about 15 minutes to firm up.
Step 2
To make the glutinous rice dough, add 180 milliliters of warm water to the 200 grams of glutinous rice flour in a mixing bowl. Mix the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth and non-sticky. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
Step 3
Divide the dough into small equal pieces, about the size of a ping pong ball. Flatten each piece into a disc using your palm.
Step 4
Take a small spoonful of the chilled black sesame filling and place it in the center of a dough disc. Carefully wrap the dough around the filling and roll it gently into a ball. Make sure the filling is completely enclosed. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Step 5
In a medium saucepan, bring 600 milliliters of water to a boil. Add sliced ginger and brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it simmer for a few minutes to allow the ginger flavor to infuse.
Step 6
Gently drop the prepared glutinous rice balls into the boiling ginger syrup. Stir carefully to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the rice balls float to the top.
Step 7
Serve the glutinous rice balls warm in bowls with the ginger syrup.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1296.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2096.6 |
| Total Fat 73.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 55.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 99.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 341.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 147.7g | |
| Protein 30.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1125.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 739.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories