About
A traditional Shanghainese dessert soup made with glutinous rice balls and sweet fermented rice (jiuniang). It has a mildly sweet, tangy flavor from fermentation and is often enjoyed as a warming treat during winter or as a festive dish during celebrations.
Cultural Context
This soup is a beloved winter comfort food in Shanghai, often served during Lunar New Year for its auspicious round shape symbolizing family unity. The fermented rice represents prosperity and sweetness in the coming year.
Ingredients
200 gglutinous rice flour(for the rice balls)
100 mlwater(for the rice balls)
200 gfermented rice (jiuniang)(with some liquid)
50 grock sugar(adjust to taste)
1 sliceginger(optional for aroma)