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Nutella Tangyuan

Servings 4 people
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 minute

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup (130g) glutinous rice flour
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Nutella Filling

  • 2 tbsp Nutella
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts roasted + unsalted
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Spiced Orange Ginger Soup

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup (100g) rock sugar or regular sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 2 oz ginger sliced
  • 4 fresh orange peels

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour and salt. Slowly pour in warm water, making sure to constantly stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough a few times until smooth. Cover with a damp paper towel and set aside to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Combine Nutella, crushed hazelnuts, and salt in a small freezer-safe bowl. Mix together until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
  • To a pot, combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, ginger, and orange peels. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Strain then set aside for later.
  • Take the dough and roll it out into a long log. Cut into 12 even pieces, about 20 grams each. Using your hands, roll each piece of dough into a round ball. Cover with a damp paper towel to prevent the dough from drying out.
  • Remove the filling from the freezer. Scoop out the filling using a small spoon, about the size of a teaspoon. If the filling is too hard, let it soften on the counter for a few minutes. If the filling gets too soft, place it back in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Take a dough ball and gently flatten it into a 2-inch circle. Place the filling in the center of the dough then seal the dough around the filling. Roll the dough into a smooth round ball. Repeat until all Nutella balls are made.
  • Bring a pot with 4 cups of water to boil. Reduce to a simmer then add the Nutella balls. Gently stir to prevent them from sticking to the bottom. Simmer until the dough balls begin to float, about 4-5 minutes.
  • While the dough balls are cooking, reheat the soup. Immediately transfer the cooked Nutella balls into a bowl and serve with hot soup. Enjoy!

Notes

1. Tangyuan can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer. After they are assembled, place them on a lined sheet tray with enough space in between each tangyuan. Tightly wrap the sheet tray with plastic wrap then transfer it to the freezer to harden. Once hardened, transfer to a ziplock bag then store in the freezer.
2. Nutella can be substituted with peanut butter, sesame paste, red bean paste, and even Hershey's kisses.
3. Hazelnuts can be substituted with any nut of your choice including peanuts, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, cashews, and almonds.
4. It is essential to allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes after it forms to facilitate the absorption of water and make it easier to shape.
5. To prevent the dough from cracking or drying out, always cover it with a damp paper towel when not in use.
6. Feel free to customize the soup by adding or removing spices to suit your preferences.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cantonese, Chinese