In my previous life, for the conference zakoszarowani our department, we were (literally) in the old military unit at Kazuń near Warsaw. One whole day was devoted to maneuvering the block. We got jobs, maps and dressed in yellow shirts, we were driven to the military old to the point of zero. These were the parochialism of some nearby villages, but one can easily call it wildness. From there we had to go a considerable distance through the fields to przeprawić boat to the other side of the water (do not remember a river or lake). Slightly confused, hungry and uncertain of the chosen path among fields stretching to the horizon itself (without the slightest trace of the water), we met an elderly gentleman, who appeared like a ghost on the road. He stopped, looked at our dirty dozen, and light while mędrcostwem doubt in his voice he said: And old people say that once flooded the yellow race world and went on ...
It took a little more than a decade, and please, China has become an economic power, and flood the world with your low-cost production, but because it is not a political blog, I'm coming to eat. The most famous in the West, Chinese New Year celebration is, who has recently begun. Apparently even bigger celebration (for some Chinese) is Dong Zhi feast that is the Winter Solstice , also known as Tang Check that is, the advent of winter, which is celebrated by preparing rice balls Tang Yuan. I know I'm late already two months, but it do not matter, because I like most is that the balls represent the community and the completeness of the family and that's important no matter what time of year.
It is quite an exotic and "dessert" for our palates, but worth trying. I've included a provision in the basic version, but you can modify the filling, peanut, sesame and bean (!) ...
Tang Yuan-rice balls in syrup
(4-6 servings)
Weight: 250g
rice flour 1 tablespoon sugar
180ml water
3-4 colors food colors
Syrup:
50g sugar cane
350ml water
2 thin slices ginger
2 mint leaves (optional)
In a bowl mix the flour and sugar and then pour water and Mix until a dough that will not lepiło the hands. Divide into 3-4 parts, each add a few drops of dye, stir thoroughly. With each fill / color shape into small balls and put on a plate, cover and chill in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
To prepare syrup, boil some water, toss the remaining ingredients and boil again. Reduce the heat and cook for 10-15 minutes.
Before serving, boil water in a pot, throw balls, when they will leave the surface, remove them with a slotted spoon and add to warmed syrup. Enjoy!
* Original rules provide pandan leaves. I zaeksperymentowałem with mint, I think successfully.
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