Tangyuan and Yuanxiao are not the same food.

Tangyuan and Yuanxiao are made in different ways.

The glutinous rice balls are wrapped.

Specifically, glutinous rice balls are made by mixing glutinous rice flour with water and then kneading it into a dough, then wrapping the fillings in it and rolling it into a round shape.

For Yuanxiao, the stuffing is cut into pieces, and then shaken in raw glutinous rice flour. While shaking, dip it in water, so that the glutinous rice flour continues to stick to it until it turns into a round ball.

Therefore, the appearance of glutinous rice balls and yuanxiao are different.

The appearance of glutinous rice balls is smooth and tender.

The appearance of Yuanxiao is dry and soft.

In addition, the tastes of glutinous rice balls and yuanxiao are also different.

The fillings of glutinous rice balls are rich and colorful.

...There are traditional five-nut, sesame, and bean paste, as well as fruit, flower-flavored ones, and even meat-filled ones.

The taste of Yuanxiao is relatively simple, usually sweet, mainly sesame and five kernels.

The eating methods of glutinous rice balls and Yuanxiao are also different.

Tangyuan is usually eaten boiled.

There are also fried and even stir-fried ones.

Yuanxiao is usually eaten fried or boiled.

In addition, the storage time of glutinous rice balls and yuanxiao are also different. Tangyuan can be stored for a longer time.

However, Yuanxiao has a relatively short shelf life because its skin is relatively dry.

...If stored for a long time, the skin will crack.

Another difference between glutinous rice balls and yuanxiao is that they are produced in different places.

Tangyuan is generally a southern specialty.

Yuanxiao is a northern-style delicacy.

The above is the difference between Yuanxiao and Tangyuan.

Of course, for us, although there is a big difference between glutinous rice balls and yuanxiao, they taste similar. They are both sweet, delicious, soft and waxy. They are two very popular delicacies.