Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Brown Sugar Soup with Osmanthus 桂花薑汁紅糖湯圓

A comforting dessert featuring chewy glutinous rice balls in a warm, fragrant ginger brown sugar soup, subtly enhanced with dried osmanthus flowers.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 200g Glutinous Rice Flour
• 150ml Warm Water (for dough)
• 80g Fresh Ginger, sliced
• 100g Brown Sugar (slab or dark muscovado)
• 1000ml Water (for syrup)
• 1 tsp Dried Osmanthus Flowers

Steps

1. Combine Glutinous Rice Flour and Warm Water in a bowl. Knead until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
2. Roll the dough into small, marble-sized balls.
3. In a pot, combine Sliced Fresh Ginger, Brown Sugar, and Water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
4. Add the glutinous rice balls to the simmering soup. Cook until they float to the surface and are tender.
5. Ladle the soup and glutinous rice balls into serving bowls. Sprinkle Dried Osmanthus Flowers on top before serving.

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