Chaozhou Tangyuan with Braised Sweet Potato

Preparation Time: 99 minutes | Cooking Time: 23 minutes

Chaozhou Tangyuan with Braised Sweet Potato

Ingredients

  • garlic
    4
  • ginger
    20
  • glutinous rice flour
    ⚠ Contains: Soy
    200
  • onion
    2
  • salt
    10
  • sesame paste
    30
  • sugar
    ⚠ Contains: Soy
    100
  • sweet potato
    2
  • vegetable oil
    120
  • water
    500

Description | Instructions

This Chaozhou interpretation of tangyuan uses braised sweet potato alongside doubanjiang and lotus root.

  1. Step 1
    Gather and prepare all ingredients. Wash vegetables, measure spices, and cut the sweet potato into appropriate pieces.
  2. Step 2
    Heat oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat.
  3. Step 3
    Sauté aromatics (onion, garlic, ginger) until fragrant and softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Step 4
    Add the sweet potato and cook until browned on all sides and nearly cooked through.
  5. Step 5
    Add the remaining ingredients and seasonings, stirring to combine.
  6. Step 6
    Simmer or cook until all components are tender and the flavors have melded, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Step 7
    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Step 8
    Plate the dish and garnish, then serve hot.