Learn how to make tangyuan at home (chewy black sesame dumplings)

glutinous rice flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: regular rice flour

Almond flour is lower in carbohydrates, while regular rice flour is more accessible.

black sesame paste

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: tahini

Sunflower seed butter offers a similar nutty flavor, while tahini is often less expensive.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is healthier, while sunflower seed butter is budget-friendly.

red bean paste

🥗Healthier: homemade bean puree

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Homemade puree is healthier and canned beans are more economical.

Melt coconut oil slightly in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds.

In a bowl, mix melted coconut oil with black sesame powder, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.

Adjust the texture of the filling by adding more coconut oil if it's too firm, aiming for a flowy texture.

Set the filling aside in the refrigerator.

Peel and slice ginger into rounds about 1/4 or 1/8 inch thick.

In a pot, add sliced ginger and boiling water.

Add rock sugar to the pot and simmer for at least an hour.

Once the filling is chilled, shape it into balls, using body heat to soften if necessary.

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