Red Date and Ginger Sweet Soup with Tangyuan

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the dried red dates and remove pits. Peel and slice the fresh ginger.

2. 2

   In a pot, combine red dates, ginger, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Add rock sugar to the simmering soup and stir until dissolved. Keep warm.

4. 4

   In a bowl, gradually add water to glutinous rice flour and knead until a smooth, pliable dough forms.

5. 5

   Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into small, bite-sized balls.

6. 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. 7

   Ladle the cooked tangyuan into bowls and pour the warm red date and ginger sweet soup over them. Serve immediately.