Sweet Rice Dumplings
Soft, chewy glutinous rice balls in a light, sweet broth. A comforting Chinese dessert or snack that comes together in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 3g

Ingredients
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Step 1
In a bowl, mix 1 cup glutinous rice flour with 0.5 cup water until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, add a little more flour; if too dry, add a teaspoon of water.
Step 2
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. You should get about 12 dumplings.
Step 3
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a pot. Add the dumplings and stir gently to prevent sticking.
Step 4
Cook until the dumplings float to the surface, about 3-4 minutes. Then add 2 tbsp sugar and stir until dissolved.
Step 5
Serve warm in the sweet broth.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- pot
- spoon
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