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Glutinous Rice Balls

Glutinous Rice Balls: Easy 3-Ingredient Delight to Savor

Glutinous Rice Balls are a delightful Taiwanese dessert made with just three ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour Essential for chewy texture.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative.
  • 3/4 cup water Adjust amount for dough consistency.
For Flavoring (Optional)
  • ginger syrup Warm and spicy drizzle.
  • red bean soup Traditional accompaniment.
  • crushed ice For serving chilled.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Pot
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water in a mixing bowl and mix until a smooth dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Roll a tester ball from the dough, boil it for 2-3 minutes, remove, and check for chewiness.
  3. Knead the dough on a work surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Shape the dough into small balls, about 3 tablespoons each, dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
  5. Simmer the rolled balls in a pot of gentle water for 3-4 minutes until they float.
  6. Serve immediately in ginger syrup, red bean soup, or over crushed ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with food coloring for visually stunning Tangyuan, and enjoy with different syrups or soups.

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