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Cozy Tang Yuan Sweet Dumplings Recipe Easy Homemade Ginger Syrup Dessert

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Warm, chewy tang yuan sweet dumplings served in a spicy-sweet homemade ginger syrup, perfect for cozy winter evenings and festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 200g (1 2/3 cups) glutinous rice flour
  • 160ml (2/3 cup) warm water
  • 50g (1/3 cup) black sesame seeds, toasted and ground
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (optional)
  • 60g (2 oz) fresh ginger, sliced thinly
  • 800ml (3 1/3 cups) water
  • 100g (1/2 cup) rock sugar or white sugar
  • 2 pandan leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling (about 10 minutes): Toast black sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant (3-5 minutes), stirring constantly. Let cool, then grind finely using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Mix ground seeds with brown sugar and melted butter until combined. Set aside.
  2. Make the Dough (about 10 minutes): In a mixing bowl, gradually add warm water to glutinous rice flour, stirring until a sticky dough forms. Knead gently for about 5 minutes until smooth and pliable but not too sticky. Adjust water or flour as needed.
  3. Form the Dumplings (about 20 minutes): Pinch off small pieces of dough (~15g / 1 tablespoon each). Flatten into 2-inch (5 cm) circles. Place about 1 teaspoon of sesame filling in center. Fold edges to seal and roll into smooth balls. Place on floured tray.
  4. Prepare the Ginger Syrup (about 15 minutes): In a saucepan, combine sliced ginger, water, rock sugar, and pandan leaves if using. Bring to boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove pandan leaves and keep syrup warm.
  5. Cook the Tang Yuan (about 5-7 minutes): Bring large pot of water to rolling boil. Gently drop dumplings in batches, stirring gently. When dumplings float, cook 2-3 more minutes to heat filling through.
  6. Serve: Use slotted spoon to transfer dumplings to bowls. Ladle hot ginger syrup over dumplings and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Use warm water (not hot) to mix dough for best texture. Toast sesame seeds fresh for optimal flavor. Seal dumplings well to prevent filling leakage. Simmer ginger syrup gently to avoid bitterness. Dumplings can be refrigerated before cooking and frozen uncooked for later use.

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Keywords: tang yuan, sweet dumplings, ginger syrup, glutinous rice flour, black sesame, homemade dessert, winter dessert, Lunar New Year dessert

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