Red Date and Ginger Sweet Soup with Tangyuan紅棗薑汁湯圓
A comforting and warming sweet soup featuring the natural sweetness of red dates and a spicy kick from ginger. Served with chewy glutinous rice balls (tangyuan), it's a popular dessert for special occasions or cold weather.
01Ingredients
- 100g Dried Red Dates
- 80g Fresh Ginger
- 80g Rock Sugar
- 1500ml Water
- 150g Glutinous Rice Flour
Nutrition (per serving)178kcal
- Protein1.5g
- Carbs41.2g
- Fat0.3g
Fiber 1.2 gSodium 18 mg
02Steps
- Rinse the dried red dates and remove pits. Peel and slice the fresh ginger.
- In a pot, combine red dates, ginger, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add rock sugar to the simmering soup and stir until dissolved. Keep warm.
- In a bowl, gradually add water to glutinous rice flour and knead until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
- Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into small, bite-sized balls.
- Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add tangyuan and cook until they float to the surface, then cook for another 1-2 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Ladle the cooked tangyuan into bowls and pour the warm red date and ginger sweet soup over them. Serve immediately.
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