Tangyuan and Yuanxiao are not the same thing. Tangyuan is what southerners call it, while northerners call it Yuanxiao.

In fact, glutinous rice balls and Yuanxiao are not the same thing, but they are somewhat similar in appearance and taste. They are both round and white, with fillings wrapped inside. But if you really take a closer look, their production process, fillings, cooking time, etc. will be different, so don’t confuse glutinous rice balls and yuanxiao.

The difference between the two: Tangyuan is rolled out, while Yuanxiao is rolled out. The method of making glutinous rice balls is relatively complicated. You need to add water to the raw glutinous rice flour to make a dough, then roll it into long strips, cut into small pieces, press it into dough, and then wrap the prepared fillings into the cake. Wrap it inside the dough, then pinch it tightly and roll it into a round shape with your hands.