Steamed Rice Balls with Sweet Bean Paste (豆沙汤圆)

豆沙汤圆 (Steamed Rice Balls with Sweet Bean Paste) is a traditional dessert in Henan Cuisine, featuring chewy rice balls filled with sweet red bean paste. This delightful treat is often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions.

Vegetarian Dessert Henan Chinese Dessert Traditional Recipe Glutinous Rice Red Bean Paste
Steamed Rice Balls with Sweet Bean Paste (豆沙汤圆)

Ingredients

  • Glutinous rice flour
  • Water
  • Sweet red bean paste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and water to form a smooth dough.
  2. Divide the dough into small pieces and flatten each piece into a circle.
  3. Place a small amount of sweet red bean paste in the center of each circle and seal the edges to form a ball.
  4. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the rice balls. Cook until they float to the surface, then continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the rice balls with a slotted spoon and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
2g
Fat
0.5g

Supplies

Pot Mixing bowl Slotted spoon

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the 豆沙汤圆 as a sweet ending to a Chinese meal or as a delightful snack.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, you can also try filling the rice balls with other sweet fillings such as sesame paste or peanut paste.

Cost

$5