Jul 14 2026

Tang Yuan Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Tang yuan is a rice snack product made from glutinous rice flour and water. The flour is kneaded with water and some cooked rice porridge to form a dough.

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of glutinous rice flour and 1 cup of cooked rice porridge.

  2. 2

    Add Water

    Gradually add 3 tablespoons of water to the flour and rice mixture.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Use your hands to knead the mixture until a smooth and pliable dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water, a teaspoon at a time.

  4. 4

    Shape the Dough

    Divide the dough into small equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.

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