Tang Yuan

Tang Yuan (汤圆) is a traditional Chinese food made with glutinous rice flour and is normally eaten during Winter Solstice Festival (冬至; Dong Zhi) on (or around) Dec 22 and some other special occasions.
Tang Yuan has evolved into a common delicacy these days with great varieties… including the traditional plain Tang Yuan, Tang Yuan with stuffing (sesame seeds, red beans etc.) and Tang Yuan with flavours added to the flour. It is traditionally eaten to mark the beginning of the winter solstice and also on the 15th day of the 1st Chinese lunar month. While many legends surround the Tang Yuan, in Malaysia it has come to symbolise family unity, completeness and happiness, which is why it is also commonly served during auspicious occasions.

Traditional Tang Yuan made by my mum and me.