World Flavors Cookbook

Ningbo Tangyuan

Soft, chewy glutinous rice balls filled with sweet black sesame paste and lard.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour
• Filling: Black sesame powder, lard, sugar
• Sweet soup: Water with osmanthus or ginger

Instructions

1. Mix filling ingredients and roll into small balls. Freeze briefly.
2. Wrap each filling ball in glutinous rice dough.
3. Boil until they float. Serve in a light sweet soup.