Sweet Rice Wine Glutinous Rice Balls from Quanjiafu

Sweet Rice Wine Glutinous Rice Balls from Quanjiafu

　　The sweet rice wine glutinous rice balls at Quanjiafu are entirely handmade and very well-known in Keelung. The so-called "sweet wine" is made by fermenting small white glutinous rice grains. At Quanjiafu, the sweet wine has a mellow alcoholic aroma mixed with a subtle osmanthus fragrance, giving it a sweet and tangy taste. Paired with various types of handmade filled glutinous rice balls, it makes for a steaming bowl of sweet rice wine delight. Additionally, you can also buy uncooked glutinous rice balls to boil at home. However, during the Winter Solstice and Lantern Festival seasons, advance reservations are required—otherwise, they may be sold out before you even arrive. (Keelung)