Red Date and Ginger Sweet Soup with Tangyuan 紅棗薑汁湯圓

A comforting and warming sweet soup featuring the natural sweetness of red dates and a spicy kick from ginger. Served with chewy glutinous rice balls (tangyuan), it's a popular dessert for special occasions or cold weather.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 100g Dried Red Dates
• 80g Fresh Ginger
• 80g Rock Sugar
• 1500ml Water
• 150g Glutinous Rice Flour

Steps

1. Rinse the dried red dates and remove pits. Peel and slice the fresh ginger.
2. In a pot, combine red dates, ginger, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Add rock sugar to the simmering soup and stir until dissolved. Keep warm.
4. In a bowl, gradually add water to glutinous rice flour and knead until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
5. Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into small, bite-sized balls.
6. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add tangyuan and cook until they float to the surface, then cook for another 1-2 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
7. Ladle the cooked tangyuan into bowls and pour the warm red date and ginger sweet soup over them. Serve immediately.

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