Jiu Niang Tang Yuan Soup
Combining the chewy texture of tang yuan with the sweet aroma of jiu niang, Jiu Niang Tang Yuan is sure to please your taste buds and warm your soul. Follow these simple steps to create a bowl of warm and comforting tang yuan soup infused with the rich flavors of fermented rice wine.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 9 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- Tang yuan (10 (glutinous rice balls),)
- Red dates (30g)
- Jiu Niang (fermented rice wine, 1 cup)
- Fresh ginger (3 slices)
- Brown sugar (30g (adjust to taste))
- Cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp of cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water)
- Goji berries (10g)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently add the tang yuan and red dates. Stir them gently to prevent sticking to the pot.
- 2
Once the tang yuan floats to the surface, add the jiu niang, fresh ginger slices, and brown sugar.
- 3
Stir gently to combine and allow the flavors to meld together.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch until smooth and add it to the pot to thicken the soup slightly.
- 5
Finally, sprinkle in the goji berries for added color and nutritional benefits. Continue cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute before serving.