Yuanxiao Dumplings For Lunar New Year Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour with water to form a smooth dough.
• STEP 2.Divide the dough into small portions and flatten each portion into a circle.
• STEP 3.Place a small amount of filling in the center of each dough circle and seal the edges, forming a ball.
• STEP 4.Bring a pot of water to a boil and carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water.
• STEP 5.Cook the dumplings until they float to the surface, indicating they are cooked through.
• STEP 6.Serve the dumplings in a sweet soup made from boiling water, rock sugar, and ginger slices.
• STEP 7.Garnish with some chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.
• STEP 8.Enjoy the warm and comforting Yuanxiao dumplings with family and friends!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the dough is not too dry or too sticky. Adjust the water quantity accordingly.
• When sealing the dumplings, make sure there are no gaps to prevent the filling from leaking out.
• To enhance the flavor of the sweet soup, you can add a few drops of rose water or osmanthus syrup.
• If you prefer a thicker soup, you can dissolve some cornstarch in water and add it to the boiling soup.
• Leftover dumplings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store leftover dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Reheat the dumplings by briefly boiling them in water or steaming them until heated through.
• Serve the dumplings in the sweet soup, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.