Glutinous Rice Ball Dessert Recipes

TANG YUAN, CHINESE GLUTINOUS RICE BALLS (汤圆)

Steps:

• Toast black sesame seeds (or peanuts) in a frying pan over low heat (see note 1).
• In a food processor, grind cooled black sesame seeds (or peanuts) and sugar until they turn into a paste texture.
• Add lard (or butter). Mix to combine then keep refrigerated until the mixture is firm enough to handle.
• Divide into 20 portions. Shape each piece into a ball. Put them back in the fridge while preparing the dough.
• In a mixing bowl, pour hot water into glutinous rice flour while stirring with a spatula.
• Add room temperature water (or beetroot juice) little by little.
• Knead with your hand until a smooth, soft dough forms (see note 2).
• Divide and roll into 20 balls.
• Flatten a piece of dough into a round wrapper with your fingers.
• Place a ball of filling in the middle. Gently push the wrapper upwards to seal completely (see note 3).
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently slide in some Tang Yuan (see note 4).
• Push them around with the back of a cooking spoon to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
• When all the balls start to float on the surface, cook for a further minute.
• Dish out (along with some liquid) and serve warm.
• Freeze Tang Yuan right after they are assembled.
• Firstly you need to lay them on a tray lined with parchment paper to freeze. Then put them in an air-tight bag when totally frozen.
• Follow the same cooking procedure (do not defrost).

TANGYUAN

Steps:

• In a bowl, add glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. Knead until it forms into a ball (it doesn't need to be smooth).
• Take two pieces of the dough around 3 tbsp of each. In a pot, add in water, bring it to a boil, add in the dough and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the dough back into the rest of the glutinous rice flour mixture, and knead until it becomes a smooth dough. Be patient; this process takes around 5 minutes; add more flour if too sticky.
• Optional: add in food coloring to half of the dough.
• Roll it out, and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Roll the pieces into a ball.
• In a pot, add in water, bring it to a simmer on medium heat. Add in the rice balls and cook for 3-4 minutes or until it floats.
• Enjoy on top of shaved ice or with red bean soup.

MANGO-STUFFED STICKY RICE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pot over high heat, combine the rice and water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Stir, re-cover and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside.
• On a cutting board, cut a mango ¼-inch (6-mm) away from the stem on both sides. Take one side of the mango and make 3-4 cuts vertically and horizontally to create a grid. Put pressure on the skin side of the mango so the mango cubes pop out. Cut off all of the cubes of mango. Repeat with the rest of the mangoes. Set aside until ready to use.
• In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the coconut cream, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover for 10 minutes. Once sauce has thickened slightly, remove from the heat and set aside.
• Line a small bowl with plastic wrap. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of rice onto the plastic wrap. Push the rice against the sides of the bowl to create an even layer. Place 3 cubes of mango inside the rice. Using the plastic wrap, form the rice into a ball and twist the plastic wrap tightly. Unwrap and repeat with the rest of the rice and mango.
• Arrange the rice balls in a pile and pour the coconut cream sauce over them. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

GLUTINOUS RICE BALLS (TANG YUAN) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the fillings: Add the sesame seeds to a small nonstick pan. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until they start to smell nutty, 3-4 minutes.
• Transfer the sesame seeds to a small food processor with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Process until the seeds break down into a thick, cohesive paste. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and process until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until hardened, at least 1 hour or up to 4 days.
• Clean the bowl of the food processor, then repeat the toasting and blending process with the peanuts, remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, and remaining tablespoon of butter. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until hardened, at least 1 hour or up to 4 days.
• Divide the sesame paste into 10 equal portions, about 1½ teaspoons each. Repeat with the peanut paste. Freeze until ready to use.
• Make the brown sugar ginger syrup: Add the water, brown sugar, and ginger to a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to serve. (Alternatively, if you prefer to serve the tang yuan in hot syrup, cover to keep warm until ready to serve.)
• Make the dough: Add the glutinous rice flour to a large bowl. Slowly pour in the boiling water and whisk until combined. Slowly pour in the room temperature water and stir with a rubber spatula until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead with your hands until smooth and soft, 2-3 minutes.
• Divide the dough in 2 portions. Set one portion aside and cover with a damp paper towel, then return the other portion to the bowl used to make the dough. Add a couple of drops of pink food coloring and knead with your hands (wear latex gloves to avoid dyeing your hands pink) until the color is evenly distributed.
• Roll each color of dough into 10 equal balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Place on a tray and cover with a damp paper towel to keep from drying out as you roll.
• Working one at a time, flatten each dough ball into a 2-inch circle. Press your thumb into the center to make a divot, then add one of the chilled filling balls to the divot and pull the dough around to encase. Roll a few times to create a smooth, uniform round. Repeat with the remaining dough and fillings, covering the filled tang yuan with a damp paper towel as you finish.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. If serving cold, prepare an ice bath in a medium bowl and set nearby. Add about 6 tang yuan and immediately stir to prevent sticking. Cook until they start to float, about 3 minutes, then cook for 1 minute more. Use a slotted spoon to remove from the water and transfer to the ice bath, if applicable. Transfer to a serving bowl. Repeat with the remaining tang yuan.
• Pour the chilled brown sugar ginger syrup over the tang yuan and serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

GLUTINOUS RICE BALL DESSERT

Steps:

• Put flour and water in a bowl and mix with a spoon (since the flour is so fine it doesn't need to be whisked). The texture should not be sticky, add more flour if it is. If too dry, you won't be able to roll them in quarter sized balls (they will break apart). My mother never measured anything, it was always about texture.
• Boil a pot of water (2/3 full).
• Roll the dough in quarter sized balls and drop them into the boiling water (the dough can be rolled into any shape - footballs, worms, squares etc). When they float remove them with a slotted spoon and put into a separate bowl with ice water. Once done, set aside.
• In a smaller pot, add water (1/2 full), add brown sugar and slices of ginger. Allow to boil and then turn down to simmer. Use slotted spoon to pick up all cooked rice balls and drop them into the sugar/ginger soup. Allow balls to soak in soup for 20-30 minutes.
• Pour into bowls and serve. Enjoy!