Wine-fermented Pumpkin Balls
Sweet and soft, nutritious, perfect for warming the stomach in autumn.
Wine-fermented Pumpkin Balls are a delicious Chinese dessert made with pumpkin and wine-fermented rice as the main ingredients, along with glutinous rice flour and other ingredients. The balls have a soft and chewy texture, and the soup is sweet and delicious. They are especially suitable for autumn consumption, as they can warm the stomach and nourish the body.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
Pumpkin: 200g
Glutinous rice flour: 150g
Wine-fermented rice: 100g
Brown sugar: 30g
Red dates: as needed
Goji berries: as needed
Water: as needed
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Peel the pumpkin, slice it, steam it until soft, and then mash it into a puree.
Add glutinous rice flour to the pumpkin puree and knead into a smooth dough.
Roll the dough into a long strip, cut it into small pieces, and then roll each piece into a small ball.
Boil water in a pot, add the pumpkin balls, and cook until they float to the surface.
Add the wine-fermented rice and red dates, cook for 1 minute, then add brown sugar to taste.
Finally, add the goji berries, stir well, and remove from heat.
👉🏻✨TIPS
Cook the balls over high heat with boiling water to prevent them from sticking together.
The amount of wine-fermented rice and brown sugar can be adjusted to personal taste.
Cooked balls can be stored in the freezer for later use.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
Wine-fermented Pumpkin Balls are not only delicious but also have multiple benefits. Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C, which can enhance immunity and improve skin condition. Wine-fermented rice promotes blood circulation and has a blood-nourishing and beauty-enhancing effect. Additionally, the carbohydrates in glutinous rice flour provide energy and relieve fatigue.
✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:
Wine-fermented Pumpkin Balls are rich in various nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and proteins. The beta-carotene in pumpkin can be converted into vitamin A, which helps protect vision and maintain skin health. The sugars in glutinous rice flour quickly provide energy, making it suitable for consumption when feeling fatigued. Red dates and goji berries can nourish qi and blood, improving overall body immunity.
