Best Easy Glutinous Rice Balls in Soup Recipe

Chewy glutinous rice balls floating in sweet soup are a festive family dessert. A traditional treat symbolizing togetherness and family unity.

Cook 40 min Difficulty NORMAL 210 kcal
#vegetarian #mediterranean
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • glutinous rice flour 2 cups
  • water 1 cup
  • black sesame seeds 1 cup
  • sugar 1 cup
  • unsalted butter 3 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • rock sugar 1.5 cups
  • ginger 3 slices
  • water 5 cups
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 39 g 74%
Protein 3 g 6%
Fat 4 g 20%
Serving size 120g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Toast the black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

  2. 2

    Grind the toasted sesame seeds, mix with sugar and melted unsalted butter to form a soft filling, then chill for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine glutinous rice flour with water, knead until smooth and soft, then divide into small balls about 1 inch diameter.

  4. 4

    Flatten each rice ball, place chilled sesame filling inside, carefully seal, and roll into a smooth sphere while preventing cracks.

  5. 5

    Bring 5 cups water, rock sugar, and ginger slices to boil; gently drop rice balls into simmering soup, cook until they float and simmer another 2 minutes for even texture.

  6. 6

    Ladle soup and rice balls into bowls, serve hot for optimal chewiness.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The core ingredient in this festive dessert is glutinous rice flour, which creates the signature chewy texture of the rice balls. The black sesame filling adds rich nuttiness and contrasts beautifully with the sweet soup base.
Q. What heat control is necessary for perfect rice balls?
Maintaining a gentle simmer is essential when boiling the rice balls. Dropping them into boiling soup and waiting until they float, then simmering for an extra 2 minutes, ensures the balls are cooked through without becoming mushy or breaking apart.
Q. How do I prevent the rice balls from cracking during cooking?
To avoid cracking, knead the dough until smooth, keep the filling chilled for easier shaping, and seal each ball thoroughly. Rolling each ball gently helps create a uniform surface, and ensuring the soup isn’t too aggressively boiling prevents damage during cooking.
Q. What are the nutrition facts per serving for these glutinous rice balls?
Each serving of Glutinous Rice Balls in Soup is about 120g and delivers approximately 210 kcal, with 39g carbohydrates (74%), 3g protein (6%), and 4g fat (20%) based on caloric contribution.
Q. Which tags best describe the diet suitability of this recipe?
This recipe qualifies as vegetarian because it contains no meat or seafood. It also reflects Mediterranean principles by centering on plant-based ingredients and moderate sugar, making it suitable for festive occasions and family gatherings.
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