Recipe: Sweet Sticky Rice Balls in Soup (Yin-Yang Tong Yuan) — Lunar New Year Recipes from Danielle Chang

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Tong yuan, sweet stuffed rice balls, is a popular dish during holidays such as the Lantern Festival, when round, moon-shaped foods are eaten for auspiciousness, and at weddings and other celebrations. After all, yuanis a homophone for the Chinese word for "reunion," symbolizing harmony and togetherness. When offered as a last course, these rice balls are frequently served in a sweet, clear soup.

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