Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt
Special equipment needed:
- Mixing bowl
- Steamer
- Rolling pin
- Small cookie scoop or spoon
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, mashed sweet potato, chopped peanuts, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Gradually add water to the mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add more water, one tablespoon at a time.
3. Divide the dough into small portions, about the size of a small cookie scoop or spoon.
4. Roll each portion of dough into a ball and flatten it slightly with your palm.
5. Place a small amount of peanut filling in the center of each flattened dough ball.
6. Gently pinch the edges of the dough together to enclose the filling and form a smooth ball.
7. Repeat the process until all the dough and filling are used up.
8. Place the tangyuan in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper.
9. Steam the tangyuan over high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through and slightly translucent.
10. Serve hot with a drizzle of sweetened soy sauce or honey.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Temperature:
- Steaming temperature: High heat
Serving size:
- Makes about 12-15 tangyuan
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120 per serving
- Total fat: 4g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total carbohydrates: 20g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of sweet potato, you can use pumpkin or butternut squash puree.
- Instead of peanuts, you can use almond or cashew nuts.
Variations:
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for extra flavor.
- You can use black sesame paste or red bean paste as filling instead of peanuts.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the dough is smooth and not too dry or too wet.
- Use a small amount of filling to avoid overstuffing the tangyuan.
- Steam the tangyuan immediately after shaping them to prevent them from drying out.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover tangyuan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, steam the tangyuan for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the tangyuan in a small bowl with a drizzle of sweetened soy sauce or honey.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds.
Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed vegetables or stir-fried greens.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add more water.
- If the dough is too wet, add more glutinous rice flour.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the tangyuan are cooked through before serving.
Food history:
- Tangyuan is a traditional Chinese dessert made of glutinous rice flour and filled with sweet or savory fillings. It is often served during the winter solstice festival.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, nutty, and slightly chewy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Chinese