Description
Enjoy a variety of traditional Chinese New Year snacks and goodies that symbolize good fortune and happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of glutinous rice flour
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of red bean paste
- 1/4 cup of sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup of chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour and water to form a dough.
- Add sugar and knead until smooth.
- Divide the dough into small balls.
- Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of red bean paste in the center.
- Wrap the dough around the filling and shape it into a ball.
- Roll the balls in sesame seeds and chopped nuts.
- Steam the balls for about 20 minutes.
- Let them cool before serving.
Notes
- Use food coloring for festive colors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snack
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chinese New Year snacks, festive goodies, traditional treats