Black Sesame Tang Yuan | Chinese sweet rice dumpling #tangyuan

black sesame paste

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Ground flaxseed provides a nutty flavor while being lower in calories.

glutinous rice flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: regular rice flour

Regular rice flour is more affordable and readily available.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Whole milk is a less expensive alternative that maintains creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is often cheaper and provides sweetness.

Combine glutinous rice flour and boiling water in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.

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

Flatten each ball and place a small amount of roasted black sesame powder in the center.

Fold the dough over the filling and roll into a smooth ball.

Boil water in a pot and gently drop the tang yuan into the boiling water.

Cook until the tang yuan float to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.

Prepare a bowl of cold water and transfer the cooked tang yuan to cool briefly.

Serve with warm ginger syrup or coconut milk as desired.

Garnish with toasted ground nuts for added texture.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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