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    6 Ways to Cook Glutinous Rice Balls


    Why limit yourself to 1 recipe for glutinous rice balls (a.k.a tangyuan 汤圆) when there are so many yummy possibilities? 😋😉 Here are 6 ways to cook glutinous rice balls, from the traditional soup version to the creative pastry version! Satisfaction guaranteed for your tangyuan feast 💯


    Ingredients
    - 1L Water
    - 2 Brown Sugar Ginger Tea Cubes
    - 1 Ladle Scoop White Sugar
    - Frozen Glutinous Rice Balls (quantity to preference)

    Method
    1. In a pot, boil 1L of water and add the brown sugar ginger tea cubes. Mix well and set aside the hot soup. (Pro-tip: Use a thermal cooker to keep it hot for a longer time!) ter to enhance their texture.
    2. In a separate pot, add 1 huge scoop of sugar to about 1L of water.
    3. Bring it to a boil, then add the frozen glutinous rice balls.
    4. Once the rice balls are cooked, transfer them to a bowl of cold water to enhance their texture
    5. When ready to serve, simply add the rice balls to the hot brown sugar ginger tea soup for a tummy-warming, heart-lifting dessert!


    Ingredients
    - Cooked Glutinous Rice Balls (quantity to preference)
    - Sesame Seeds
    - Cooking Oil

    Method
    1. Roll the cooked glutinous rice balls in a bowl of sesame seeds until each rice ball has an even coating.
    2. Place the sesame-coated rice balls evenly apart on a baking paper that fits your air fryer.
    3. Brush the rice balls with some cooking oil before placing them into the air fryer.
    4. Air fry at 180°C for 15 mins.
    5. When the time’s up, you’ll have a delightful rice balls snack which is crispy on the outside, yet ultra-chewy on the inside!


    Ingredients
    - Cooked Glutinous Rice Balls (quantity to preference)
    - Frozen Prata Skin (Thawed)—1 prata skin makes 4 puffs
    - Sesame Seeds (Garnish)
    - Egg Wash
    Method
    1. Refrigerate the cooked glutinous rice balls for 10 mins.
    2. Divide each prata skin into 4 parts.
    3. Place 1 rice ball onto 1 piece of divided prata skin. Wrap the rice ball and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining rice balls and prata skin until you have your desired quantity.
    4. Place the wrapped rice balls evenly apart on a baking paper that fits your air fryer.
    5. Apply a layer of egg wash and sprinkle some sesame seeds on each wrapped rice ball.
    6. Air fry at 200°C for 10 mins.
    7. Once done, enjoy your fluffy, crispy and super chewy glutinous rice ball puffs! Warning: It’s so irresistible, you can’t stop at one!


    Ingredients
    - Cooked Glutinous Rice Balls (quantity to preference)
    - 1 Packet Sugar-Free Soya Milk Powder
    - Water
    - 1 Packet Grass Jelly
    - 1 Packet Pandan Chendol Jelly
    - Honey (quantity to preference)

    Method
    1. Add sufficient water to 1 packet of sugar-free soya milk powder in a bowl and mix well.
    2. Add the grass jelly, pandan chendol jelly and cooked glutinous rice balls.
    3. Add some honey for a touch of sweetness and additional flavour. We recommend 1 teaspoon but you may add more or less depending on your personal preference.
    4. Mix well and serve chilled. Enjoy!


    Ingredients
    - Cooked Glutinous Rice Balls (quantity to preference)
    - 8 Treasures Tea

    Method
    Brew a pot of 8 Treasures Tea and add in the cooked glutinous rice balls. Is all ready to be served!


    Ingredients
    - Cooked Glutinous Rice Balls (quantity to preference)
    - Crushed Peanuts (quantity to preference)
    Method
    Simply pour some crushed peanuts onto your plate and place the cooked glutinous rice balls on top. It’s ready to serve! Enjoy each chewy rice ball with the addictive crunch of peanuts.


    There you have it, 6 different yet equally delicious ways of cooking glutinous rice balls! Try out these recipes yourself!

    BONUS Recipe: Crispy Glutinous Rice Balls pan-fried to perfection

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