Ginseng-Black Sugar Dessert Balls

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Chewy rice balls infused with ginseng and black sugar syrup, offering a subtle herbal sweetness. This Korean recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs glutinous rice flour, Korean red ginseng powder, black sugar syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 95 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 12 Korean cuisine 95 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix glutinous rice flour and ginseng powder in a bowl, then gradually add black sugar syrup while kneading until a smooth, pliable dough forms (add 1-2 tsp water if too dry).
  2. Step 2: Divide dough into 12 equal portions, rolling each into 2.5cm balls.
  3. Step 3: Place balls on a parchment-lined tray and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.
  4. Step 4: Press sesame seeds onto the top surface of each ball, then let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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