Black sesame tong yuen in a ginger syrup. Photo by Chris Simpson Often served in a ginger syrup, these chewy, black-sesame-stuffed rice dumplings signify togetherness, good fortune, and prosperity.

In Hong Kong and southern China, the small glutinous rice dumplings known as tangyuan or tong yuen (literally "soup balls" in Mandarin and Cantonese respectively) are a staple at the winter solstice.

HONG KONG, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wai Yuen Tong (0897.HK), a pioneer in traditional Chinese medicine in Hong Kong, announced that starting today, five core stores located in Percival Street ...