The biggest difference between Yuan Xiao and Tangyuan is that the former is shaken and the latter is kneaded. In the previous episode, I share how to make Tangyuan. I will introduce how to shake Yuanxiao in this video. The tip for easy and relaxing Yuanxiao shaking is a ball. Don’t forget to give a thumbs-up. Thank you!
[Ingredients]
(This recipe makes 16 big sized Sweet Rice Dumplings/ Yuan Xiao)
Glutinous Rice Flour 400g (3 Cups)
Peanuts 45g (¼ Cup)
Walnuts 30g (⅓ Cup)
Almond s20g (3 Tbsp)
Sesame 20g (3 Tbsp)
Raisons 20g (3 Tbsp)
Osmanthus Syrup 30g (1½ Tbsp)
Sugar 20g (1½ Tbsp)
Honey 20g (1 Tbsp)
Unsalted Butter 40g (3 Tbsp)
how to make Yuanxiao:
1.How to make yuanxaio fillings: roast all the nuts in the pan; let cool completely and add to a bag; smash with a rolling pin; add to a bowl and add sugar, osmanthus syrup and melted unsalted butter; Pour them into a container lined with plastic wraps and freeze for 15 minutes; Cut into 16 equal parts and round them; freeze for 40~60 minutes until firm;
2.How to shake yuanxiao: put 200g of glutinous rice flour into a flat-bottomed container; dip the yuanxiao fillings in water for 2~3 seconds; Put the fillings in the flour and add a ball under the container; shake the yuanxiao for 15 rounds; Repeat the water dipping and yuanxiao shaking process for 10 times; add more flour when it runs low; shake until they reach the sizes of walnuts;
3.How to cook Yuanxiao: bring water to a boil; lower the yuanxiao to the water with a colander; simmer with a cover for 2~3 minutes; cook 4 more minutes after floating; add more water to lower temperature when boiling;
4.How to serve Yuanxiao: add some osmanthus syrup in the bowl and serve warm.
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