Qingtuan
🇨🇳 A dish from China
Qīngtuán, also written as tsingtuan, is a green-colored dumpling originating from Jiangnan and common throughout China. It is made of glutinous rice mixed with Chinese mugwort or barley grass.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | glutinous rice flour, mugwort or barley grass, sweet bean paste |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | steamed dumplings |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, herbal, soft and chewy, vivid green |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | seasonal spring treat or snack |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Qingtuan come from?
Qingtuan is a dish that originated in China.
What is Qingtuan?
Qīngtuán, also written as tsingtuan, is a green-colored dumpling originating from Jiangnan and common throughout China. It is made of glutinous rice mixed with Chinese mugwort or barley grass.