Tang Yuan 汤圆 (Chinese Glutinous Rice Balls) with Black Sesame Filling 🥣

glutinous rice flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: regular rice flour

Almond flour offers a gluten-free option, while regular rice flour is more accessible.

black sesame paste

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter provides a nut-free alternative, while peanut butter is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while honey is a natural alternative.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is often more affordable.

Prepare the filling by grinding black sesame seeds and peanuts together with sugar and coconut powder until fine.

In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and warm water to form a dough.

Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Flatten each ball and place a small amount of the filling in the center.

Seal the dough around the filling and roll into a smooth ball.

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Drop the tang yuan into the boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove with a slotted spoon and serve in a bowl of warm syrup made with ginger and brown sugar.

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