How to make pumpkin and red date glutinous rice balls sweet soup

I sincerely recommend girls to drink this more in winter! !
Sisters who often stay up late, have cold hands and feet, and have sallow faces! !
Promise me that you must try this bowl of pumpkin and red dates soup! !
Sweet and soft, full of gelatin, very moist and delicious~ Drink it several times a week! Your face will be rosy! !

Pumpkin and Red Date Glutinous Rice Balls Sweet Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 200g pumpkin (peeled and cut into pieces)
• 200g glutinous rice flour
• 30g sugar (adjust to taste)
• 10-12 red dates (pitted)
• 100g glutinous rice balls (ready-made, optional)
• 1.5 liters of water
• Sweet osmanthus (optional, for garnish)

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  Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Pumpkin Puree:
     • Peel and cut the pumpkin into small pieces. Steam until soft (about 15-20 minutes).
     • Mash the pumpkin into a smooth puree and let it cool.
  2. Make the Glutinous Rice Dough:
     • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pumpkin puree with the glutinous rice flour. Knead until a soft, smooth dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little water; if too wet, add more flour.
     • Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls.
  3. Prepare the Red Dates:
     • Rinse the red dates and remove the pits. You can slice them or leave them whole.
  4. Cook the Sweet Soup:
     • In a pot, bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil. Add the red dates and let them simmer for about 10 minutes until they soften.
     • Gently add the pumpkin glutinous rice balls into the boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until the balls float to the surface (about 5-7 minutes).
     • If using ready-made glutinous rice balls, add them to the soup during this step.
  5. Sweeten the Soup:
     • Add sugar to the soup, adjusting to your preferred sweetness. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  6. Serve:
• Ladle the sweet soup into bowls. You can garnish with a sprinkle of sweet osmanthus if desired.

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