What are the differences between glutinous rice balls and Yuanxiao? 1, the practice is different. The dumplings in the south are "wrapped" and the dumplings in the north are "shaken". The raw glutinous rice flour is first made into dough with hot water or cold water, and then all kinds of stuffing pericardium are put in and kneaded into a round shape with smooth and sticky skin. Yuanxiao is to make solid stuffing, cut it into small pieces, dip it in water, and then slow down the screening of raw glutinous rice flour.