Tangyuan

Name: Tangyuan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup black sesame seeds, toasted; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 3 tbsp unrefined coconut oil, melted; 1 cup glutinous rice flour; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/4 cup Chinese rock sugar; 4 slices fresh ginger, sliced

Tender glutinous rice dumplings stuffed with a rich black sesame filling, served floating in a sweet ginger soup.

40 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

ChineseDessertStovetopVegetarianVeganGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup black sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3 tbsp unrefined coconut oil, melted
1 cup glutinous rice flour
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup Chinese rock sugar
4 slices fresh ginger, sliced

Instructions

1

Grind 1/2 cup toasted black sesame seeds into a fine powder, then mix with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 3 tbsp melted unrefined coconut oil.
2

Freeze the sesame mixture for 15 minutes until firm, then roll into 12 small balls.
3

Mix 1 cup glutinous rice flour with 1/2 cup warm water gradually to form a smooth dough.
4

Divide dough into 12 pieces, flatten each, place a sesame ball inside, and roll smooth.
5

Bring a pot of water to a boil with 1/4 cup Chinese rock sugar and 4 slices sliced fresh ginger.
6

Add filled balls to boiling soup, cook until they float, then simmer 2 more minutes.

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Questions

What is Tangyuan?

Tender glutinous rice dumplings stuffed with a rich black sesame filling, served floating in a sweet ginger soup. This reference files it under Chinese dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Tangyuan?

As written, 40 minutes: 30 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, 15 minutes.

What can I use instead of powdered sugar in Tangyuan?

The entry for Tangyuan calls for 1/4 cup powdered sugar. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Does Tangyuan contain sesame?

Yes: 1/2 cup black sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Tangyuan keep?

Rice cakes harden in the refrigerator, so skip it: keep Tangyuan covered at room temperature and eat it within a day. Freeze the rest, wrapped piece by piece, for up to a month, and re-steam or microwave under a damp towel to bring the softness back.

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