How to make Tong Yuan?
- Pour the glutinous rice flour in a bowl and slowly add water until the mixture
becomes the texture of dough. You may not need the entire 4 ounces of water to
reach the proper consistency. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes. You can
divide the dough in half and add food coloring to one half. - Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll it into small balls.
- Tong Yuan can also be stuffed with a paste made from peanut butter, black
sesame seeds or red beans.
How to cook Tian jiu Tong Yuan?
- put the rice wine into a pot and add 2 liters of water, brown sugar and gingers and
bring to boil. - Drop the balls into boiling water and cook them until they float - about 5 to 10
minutes and serve.
Functions
- Invigorating the middle-jiao and replenishing qi,
- Strengthening the spleen and regulating the stomach,
- Promote blood circulation
- Relieving thirst and restlessness
- Arresting dysentery and diarrhea.