Ningbo Tangyuan Glutinous Rice Balls

Ningbo Tangyuan Glutinous Rice Balls

Níngbō Tāngyuán
Cuisine: Zhejiang Cuisine
Region: Zhejiang
Type: Stir-Fry

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宁波汤圆是浙江经典传统名菜,也是浙菜的代表作。宁波汤圆味道清淡可口,制作精细,以煎、蒸、煨、炖着称。宁波汤圆深受当地家庭和餐馆的欢迎。

Ingredients

  • Glutinous rice flour 200g
  • Warm water 150ml
  • Black sesame paste 150g (or peanut paste)
  • Sugar 2 tbsp
  • Rock sugar 30g (for syrup)
  • Ginger 5g (sliced)
  • Osmanthus flowers 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1. Mix glutinous rice flour with warm water. Knead until smooth.
  2. 2. Divide into small balls. Flatten each.
  3. 3. Place sesame or peanut paste in center. Seal and roll into ball.
  4. 4. Bring water to boil with ginger slices and rock sugar.
  5. 5. Drop tangyuan into boiling water.
  6. 6. Cook until they float, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7. Ladle into bowls with ginger syrup.
  8. 8. Sprinkle with osmanthus flowers. Serve warm.

文化小知识

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