Fermented Rice Ball Soup (醪糟小汤圆)
Fermented Rice Ball Soup (醪糟小汤圆) is a home-style staple dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 957 kcal. Fermented Rice Ball Soup (Raozao Xiao Tangyuan) is a traditional Chinese dessert. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
2 / 5
★★☆☆☆
957 kcal
Ingredients
- Rice flour dumplings (Silver balls)
- Fermented rice (醪糟)
- White sugar
- Goji berries (optional)
Steps
- Pour water into a pot and bring it to a boil
- Add the small rice balls and boil for 8 minutes
- Add the fermented rice and goji berries, then boil for 2 more minutes
- Transfer to a bowl, add white sugar according to personal taste, and stir well
- Serve and enjoy
Notes
Fermented Rice Ball Soup (Raozao Xiao Tangyuan) is a traditional Chinese dessert that is sweet and soft. The subtle tartness of the fermented rice blends with the smooth texture of the glutinous rice, warming the stomach and comforting the soul. It is rich in carbohydrates and small amounts of B vitamins, which can quickly replenish energy and help promote blood circulation. The preparation requires no prior skills and is especially friendly to beginners; from boiling water to serving, it only takes about 15 minutes, making it an easy home-style sweet soup to prepare at any time.
Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calories: 957 kcal (for the total batch listed below)
Calculations:
Determine the number of portions you plan to make before starting. One serving is enough for 1-2 people.
Total Ingredients per Portion:
* Water: 300 ml
* Rice flour dumplings: 250 g
* Fermented rice: 50 g
* Goji berries: 5 pieces
* White sugar to taste
Notes:
* Adjust the amount of white sugar according to your personal preference.
* If you prefer a thicker texture, reduce the water by up to 100 ml.
* If you prefer the goji berries to be soft, you can boil them together with the dumplings.
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