Winter Solstice (冬至) is a time for family, warmth, and togetherness — and no celebration is complete without a bowl of tang yuan (glutinous rice balls).
This year, make things easier and tastier with our Winter Solstice Must-Have Trio, and enjoy two simple yet comforting ways to serve tang yuan at home.

The Winter Solstice Must-Have Trio

With these three essentials, you can prepare classic, creamy, or even chilled tang yuan desserts — perfect for every preference.

Base Recipe: How to Cook CHINATOWN Glutinous Rice Balls

Each pack contains 15 pieces.
No defrosting required.

How to cook:

  1. Bring a pot of water to boil
  2. Add glutinous rice balls directly into the water
  3. Cook for 5–7 minutes until they float
  4. Remove and set aside

Available flavours:

  • Black Sesame
  • Red Bean Paste
  • Peanut White Sesame
    (Peanut White Sesame is also available in a festive red-skin version during this period)

Recipe 1: Classic Ginger Tea Tang Yuan
A warm and traditional favourite

Ingredients

  • Cooked CHINATOWN Glutinous Rice Balls
  • 1 sachet GINGEN Instant Ginger Tea
  • 150 ml boiling water

Method

  1. Pour one sachet of GINGEN ginger tea into a bowl
  2. Add 150 ml boiling water and stir well
  3. Add the cooked glutinous rice balls
  4. Ready to enjoy in under 1 minute

Perfect for those who love a comforting, warming bowl during Winter Solstice.

Recipe 2: Creamy Soy Milk Tang Yuan
Smooth, fragrant, and family-friendly

Ingredients

  • Cooked CHINATOWN Glutinous Rice Balls
  • 1 sachet UNISOY Instant Soy Milk
  • 220 ml water (hot or cold)

Method

  1. Pour one sachet of UNISOY soy milk into a bowl
  2. Add 220 ml water and stir until smooth
  3. Add cooked glutinous rice balls
  4. Serve hot for comfort, or cold for a refreshing twist

A versatile option that both kids and adults will love.

A fun and creative way to enjoy tang yuan — especially popular with younger family members.

Watch how these recipes come together in our full TikTok video [here].

A Rounder, Warmer Winter Solstice

Whether you prefer traditional ginger tea or creamy soy milk, these two easy recipes make Winter Solstice simple, comforting, and meaningful.

Together, let’s make this Winter Solstice rounder, warmer, and happier.

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