Glutinous rice balls recipe

This tang yuan recipe features delicate spheres of glutinous rice flour enveloping black sesame fillings in a warm sweetened ginger broth.

A couple of weeks ago, I was shopping at the Asian grocery store. It was early and so quiet after a snow storm (one of many snow storms...I've stopped counting at this point). I was relishing it and taking my time, a somewhat rare occurrence since I'm usually rushing from place to place. It's in my nature to rush but these days, I'm trying - with some success - to chill out and slow down the pace. As I was walking around, I thought about grabbing a packet of glutinous rice balls to make…

The second dessert recipe for my cookbook. Sticky rice balls is one of my favourite things to eat as it is so versatile and can be used in many desserts. This is something I usually eat when I am out and about in Chinatown. I love the texture of the sticky rice balls as it is so chewy but also not too sweet. They go so well in desserts as it adds another texture. I make my sticky rice balls plain, but they can be adapted to make taro or sweet potato flavour. They can also be stuffed with red…

Tang Yuan (Glutinous rice balls in sweet ginger syrup). A dessert served during Chinese festivals and celebrations. #chinesedessert #dongzhi #tangyuan #sweetdumplings | souperdiaries.com

Dongzhi Festival, also known as the Winter Solstice Festival is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Chinese and East Asians. Traditionally, this is the time for the family to get together and make tong yuen or tangyuen (glutinous rice balls). For the Chinese, tong yuen symbolises reunion and togetherness. For the past few years, we would buy ready-made tong yuen but I thought it would be fun to make our own this year since the kids are older and they love playing with…

When you're craving something sweet, these Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Balls with Ginger Syrup will hit the spot! They're bite-sized parcels of love, perfect for family celebrations or those special in your life.

Recipe Published: Feb 1, 2023 Written by: Jasma

Soft and chewy glutinous rice balls filled with a sweet black sesame filling, these tang yuan are a traditional Chinese treat enjoyed in a sweet ginger soup!

Oh boy, I have never thought of making my own Jin Dui at home. All the while, I thought this is a very difficult task or something. haha......

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