"An important and auspicious recipe to make during the Lantern Festival is Tang Yuan (??), or Yuan Xiao (??), symbolizing harmony and reunion...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 oz. roasted black sesame seeds
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3 oz. caster sugar ((about 1/3 cup))
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6 tablespoons butter ((softened, not melted!))
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1 cup sweet rice flour ((also known as glutinous rice flour, plus more for dusting))
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1/2 cup warm water