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Black Sesame Tang Yuan 黑芝麻流心汤圆 (Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls)

Black sesame melting filling tang yuan is a classic Chinese dessert featuring glutinous rice balls filled with a rich and aromatic black sesame paste. These tang yuan, or rice balls, are made from glutinous rice flour mixed with water to form a soft and pliable dough. The dough is then shaped into small balls and filled with a sweet and nutty black sesame paste.

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Steam Mincemeat Cabbage Rolls

Steam mincemeat cabbage rolls are a hearty and comforting dish made by wrapping seasoned minced meat filling in blanched cabbage leaves and steaming them until tender. This dish is beloved for its simplicity, wholesome flavors, and satisfying texture. With its simplicity and deliciousness, it’s the perfect choice when you’re in need of a quick and satisfying meal

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Savoury Hakka Tong Yuen (Savoury Tang Yuan Soup)

Hakka tang yuan, a traditional Chinese dish from the Hakka community, is known for its savory twist on the classic glutinous rice flour balls. It’s all about hearty broth and comforting flavors. I never thought I’d be into a savory tang yuan soup, but my first taste of Hakka tang yuan at my husband’s uncle’s place during the winter solstice won me over. It was soooo good! Recreating it from memory was like reliving those cozy moments.

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