Black Sesame Sweet Rice Balls (黑芝麻汤圆, Tang Yuan)

Name: Black Sesame Sweet Rice Balls (黑芝麻汤圆, Tang Yuan)
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 60 g (1/2 cup) toasted black sesame seeds; 50 g (1/4 cup) brown sugar ((or regular sugar)); 85 g (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter (, softened); 200 g (1 1/2 cup) glutinous rice flour (, and extra for dusting); 200 ml (2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon) warm water (100°F / 40°C)

Instructions

Prep:50minCook:10min

Gooey sweet rice balls with a buttery runny sweet black sesame filling, they have a delightful texture and a delicate taste. It is a perfect healthy dessert for your Chinese meals or celebrating the Lantern Festival. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free}

Updated at: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:03:02 GMT