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Glutinous Rice Balls with Crushed Peanuts

With just four ingredients, glutinous rice ball with crushed peanut or Tang Bu Shuai is a quick and easy alternative to the classic Chinese dessert tangyuan. This recipe simplifies the process, making it accessible and perfect for a speedy yet delightful treat.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 349kcal

Ingredients

For the Rice Balls:

  • 200 g glutinous rice flour
  • 200 milliliters water

For the Syrup:

  • 1 piece light brown sugar slabs about 100 grams
  • 350 milliliters water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar optional, for color

For the Topping:

  • 100 g peanuts

Instructions

Prepare the Peanuts:

  • In a dry pan over the lowest heat, roast the peanuts, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the skins come off easily and the peanuts release a strong aroma.
  • Put the peanuts in a bag and crush them with a rolling pin. You can also use a grinder or blender, but be careful not to crush them too finely, as a coarser texture is better for the final result. Set aside.

Make the Rice Balls:

  • In a large bowl, combine 200 grams of glutinous rice flour with 200 milliliters of water.
  • Use chopsticks to stir the dough until it becomes crumbly and then knead until smooth.
  • Divide the dough into small pieces, about 10 grams each, and roll them into mini balls.

Cook the Rice Balls:

  • Boil water in a pot.
  • Add the rice balls to the boiling water. Use a spatula to gently stir to prevent sticking.
  • Cook until all the balls float to the surface. Remove them and place them in a bowl of water to keep them chewy and prevent sticking.

Prepare the Syrup:

  • In a pot, dissolve a piece of light brown sugar in 350 milliliters of water over medium heat.
  • If a darker color is desired, add two tablespoons of brown sugar once the light brown sugar has dissolved.

Combine:

  • Add the cooked rice balls to the syrup.
  • Simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens.

Serve:

  • Pour the syrup with rice balls into serving bowls.
  • Sprinkle with the crushed peanuts on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg