Suzhou Five-Color Glutinous Rice Balls

Suzhou Five-Color Glutinous Rice Balls

　　Suzhou Five-Color Glutinous Rice Balls

　　　Made at Suzhou Wumen Rice Noodle Shop, they are crafted from a blend of glutinous and non-glutinous rice flour and stuffed with five different fillings: fresh pork, rose-flavored lard, red bean paste, sesame, and osmanthus-flavored lard. These rice balls offer both sweet and savory flavors, representing the beloved culinary style of the Jiangnan region. The Five-Color Glutinous Rice Balls are arguably the most visually appealing, with pink, green, golden, milky white, and brownish balls each offering a distinct taste. Fillings can be customized as desired, such as black sesame, creamed coconut, peanut butter, and more. However, to maintain the five colors, the base ingredients are carefully selected—yellow typically comes from pumpkin, red from carrots, green from matcha, and orange requires the addition of orange powder.