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Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Balls

Brown sugar glutinous rice balls with a soft, chewy texture. This sweet treat is enjoyed to warm the body during menstruation and help relieve menstrual cramps.

25 min
Medium
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Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Balls

Ingredients

glutinous rice flour 100 g
warm water 80 g
brown sugar 3
water to taste
white sesame seeds 1 tbsp

Instructions

1

Step 1

Weigh out the ingredients; the brown sugar should be about 45-50 grams.

2

Step 2

Knead the glutinous rice flour with 80 g of warm water into a smooth dough that does not stick to your hands.

3

Step 3

Roll the dough into small round balls of roughly equal size; eyeballing it is fine.

4

Step 4

Bring water to a boil in a pot, drop in the balls, and cook until they all float to the surface.

5

Step 5

Rinse the cooked balls in cold water, drain, and set aside.

6

Step 6

Add an appropriate amount of boiling water to a clean pot, then add the brown sugar.

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Step 7

Once the brown sugar has melted, add the cooked balls.

8

Step 8

Simmer over medium-low heat until the syrup thickens.

9

Step 9

Stir in 1 tbsp of white sesame seeds until well combined.

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Step 10

Super easy — give it a try!