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Qingtuan

Green mugwort glutinous rice balls filled with red bean paste, eaten for Qingming spring festival.

Time
60min
Steps
5
Qingtuan, photographed from above

Ingredients

12 servings

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None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Blanch mugwort with a pinch of baking soda and blend with hot water.

    2. 2

      Knead into flours and sugar to a soft green dough.

    3. 3

      Wrap balls of red bean paste.

    4. 4

      Steam on oiled parchment 10–12 minutes.

    5. 5

      Brush with oil while warm.

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