Tangyuan, or chewy rice balls, are traditionally eaten as a dessert during the family reunion dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve. Each bowl of tangyuan symbolizes unity; and the smoothness of each ball represents how smooth the family's year will be. The rice balls have a soft and slightly bouncy texture and a sweet surprise in the center. The traditional filling for tangyuan is made with black sesame seeds, but we chose a less typical version--a sweet, nutty and luscious peanut filling. Kneading in a small amount of cooked rice ball (very similar to a flour paste used for Japanese milk bread) helps to lock in moisture and make the wrapping process easier. Tangyuan are usually white, but we couldn't resist the eye-catching effect of tinting a batch pink and arranging them like petals around a single white ball.
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Food Network Kitchen | 2020-11-30
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