Tang Yuan Recipe
A rice snack product made from glutinous rice flour and water, filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and water. Mix until a smooth dough forms. If desired, add food coloring to create colored dough.
Knead the Dough
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Let it rest covered with a damp cloth for 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
Forming Tang Yuan
Shape the Dumplings
Divide the rested dough into small pieces (about 1-inch balls). Flatten each piece in your palm and place about 1 tsp of filling in the center. Gather the edges of the dough around the filling and pinch to seal. Roll gently to form a smooth ball.
Cooking Tang Yuan
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat.
Cook the Dumplings
Add the formed Tang Yuan to the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Once they float, allow them to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Serve
Use a slotted spoon to remove the Tang Yuan from the pot. Serve them warm in sweet syrup or with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired.
