Tang Yuan (Glutinous Rice Balls)

Name: Tang Yuan (Glutinous Rice Balls)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the filling:; 2 tablespoons roasted and ground sesame seeds, peanuts, almonds, or cashews; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons lard or coconut oil; For the dumpling skin:; 1 1/2 cups glutinous rice flour; 2 tablespoons regular rice flour or tapioca starch; 1 cup tepid water

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

45m

This sweet and nutty Tang Yuan recipe features homemade glutinous rice balls filled with a delicious blend of ground sesame seeds, sugar, and lard. The soft, chewy dumpling skins are made with a simple mixture of glutinous rice flour, regular rice flour, and water. Perfect for a comforting dessert.