The cooked Yuanxiao looks like this. The record can be written as follows: the appearance is slightly transparent and the volume becomes larger. The cooked rice dumplings will become larger in size and float on the water. When cooking Yuanxiao, you need to control the cooking heat and time. Add hot water to the Yuanxiao and boil it for about 5 minutes. If the Yuanxiao is overcooked, the skin will break, affecting the texture and taste of the food.

How to make glutinous rice balls

1. Put water-milled glutinous rice balls powder into a basin, slowly pour in water and stir with chopsticks until all the powder is agglomerated.

2. Use your hands to knead the glutinous rice flour into a smooth dough, cover it and let it sit for 10 minutes.

3. Knead the dough into a long strip and divide it into 12 parts. Put one part into your hands and flatten it, and knead the dough thinly with your hands. Then add an appropriate amount of fillings and close it with the tiger’s mouth of your hands. Slowly roll into a round shape.

4. Put an appropriate amount of water in the pot and bring to a boil. Add the prepared glutinous rice balls and push them with a spoon to prevent them from sticking to the pot. Cook over high heat until the glutinous rice balls float, then turn to low heat and cover and cook until boiling. Just add some cold water, add it about three times, until the glutinous rice balls become large and soft.