How to Make Black Sesame Tang Yuan | Chinese Glutinous Rice Balls 黑芝麻湯圓 (Recipe)

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.

Roast the peanuts in a pan until partially brown.

Transfer the peanuts to a food processor and coarsely grind them.

Add black sesame seeds and sugar to the food processor and grind everything into powder.

Transfer the dry mix to a mixing bowl.

In the pan, melt 2 sticks of butter.

Gradually add the melted butter to the dry mix in two batches and mix really well.

Transfer the sesame filling into a baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.

Chill the sesame filling in the fridge until solidified, about 4 hours.

Carefully cut the solidified sesame filling into 1-inch cubes.

To make the dough, gradually add water to glutinous rice flour in a mixing bowl and knead until it forms a smooth ball.

Cover the dough with a wet towel to prevent it from drying out.

Divide half of the dough into four portions and roll each portion into a ball.

Work with your thumb to turn the dough ball into a bowl shape.

Add a piece of sesame filling into the dough and seal the opening completely.

Gently roll the ball until the surface is smooth.

Place the rice ball on a flour-covered plate and repeat the process until the rest of the dough is finished.

In a pot of boiling water, cook the stuffed rice balls for 6 to 8 minutes.

Once done cooking, transfer the glutinous rice balls to a serving bowl and serve immediately with some of the boiling liquid.

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