What is glutinous rice balls?

Tangyuan is a kind of dessert in China, which is made by mixing glutinous rice flour with a small amount of water into balls, then cooking them in boiling water and eating them.

Tangyuan is a traditional dessert in China. Glutinous rice flour dipped in a little water and kneaded into balls, then boiled in water and served with soup.

Its history can be traced back to the Song Dynasty.

The history of glutinous rice balls can be traced back to the Song Dynasty.

In Chinese, the pronunciation of tangyuan is similar to the word reunion, which means reunion and happiness in Chinese.

The Chinese pronunciation of dumplings is similar to that of "reunion", so it means "reunion and happiness".

Traditionally, people eat Yuanxiao on the Lantern Festival, but it is also used as dessert at Chinese weddings, winter solstice and any family reunion.

According to traditional customs, glutinous rice balls are eaten as snacks during Lantern Festival, weddings, winter solstice and family reunions.