Vegan Five Element Lucky Sweet Dumplings (tangyuan) with gingery brown sugar soup. ♨🍡｜ASMR

One of the traditions during the winter solstice is to eat sweet dumplings.
In ancient times, the winter solstice was considered the new year.
When one ate sweet dumplings, they would be a year older.
The round shape of the dumplings also means family gathering around.
The naturally colored dumplings in sweet ginger soup is perfect for the winter season and warms you up. 💗💯
This dish will make your family sweeter and closer by bringing in luck and welcoming in a bright and beautiful new year.
All ages can help roll the dough into round balls, rolling in good fortune.🎊
The family gathering around is the start to a new year.♥️
Make this together with everyone!

Five Element Lucky Sweet Dumplings (Makes 18 per color)
Natural coloring ingredients:
(metal) white: 60g water
(wood) green: 2 tsp matcha powder + 60g water
(water) blue: 10 butterfly pea flowers + 60g hot water (Note 1)
(fire) red: 60g red dragon fruit + 20g water (Note 2)
(earth) yellow: 1 tsp turmeric powder + 60g water (Note 3)

Sweet dumpling ingredients:
75g glutinous rice flour

Ginger soup:
100g ginger
800g (3+1/2cup) water
160g (3/5cup) brown sugar
goji berries



Note 1: It is recommended to not have butterfly pea flowers if:
pregnant, during one’s menstrual cycle, those who are going to have surgery, those taking anticoagulant medication

Note 2: You may use red beets instead of red dragon fruit as beets are easier to find in Europe and America.

Note 3: You can also use pumpkin instead of turmeric powder, it will taste better


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#Vegetarian
#PlantBased