China
Microwave Frozen Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Balls)
Frozen tangyuan covered with boiling water and heated in the microwave. Use a deep microwave-safe bowl.
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Method
4 clear steps
- 1
Put the frozen tangyuan in the bowl first, then pour in the boiling water; dropping balls into hot water can splash and scald.
- 2
Pour in boiling water until the balls are just submerged. Keep the balls at least 5 mm below the rim so the water cannot boil over.
- 3
Microwave on high for 4 minutes. If every ball has swollen with water, they are done. If not, heat for 1 more minute and check again.
- 4
Lift out the hot bowl with a towel (some microwaves let you remove the tray with the bowl). The filling is very hot, so let the tangyuan cool a little before eating.
