Why do we eat glutinous rice balls and dumplings during the winter solstice? Who are the people who are suitable and who are not suitable to eat glutinous rice balls?

Tangyuan originated in the Song Dynasty. It was a novel food that emerged in Mingzhou (now Ningbo, Zhejiang Province) at that time. It was made of black sesame and pork fat as stuffing, with a little white sugar added, and rolled into a round shape with glutinous rice flour. After being cooked, it tastes sweet and soft, with endless aftertaste. At the same time, tangyuan symbolizes family reunion and happiness. Eating tangyuan also means family happiness and reunion in the new year, so it is a must-have food for the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month. So, why do we eat tangyuan and dumplings on the winter solstice? Who are the suitable and taboo people for tangyuan? Let's take a look at the introduction of Encyclopedia Knowledge Network!

Contents of this article

1. Why do we eat glutinous rice balls and dumplings during the winter solstice?

2. People who are suitable for eating glutinous rice balls and people who are not suitable for eating glutinous rice balls

3. The taste of glutinous rice balls and Yuanxiao is different

Why do we eat tangyuan and dumplings during the winter solstice?

Generally, during the winter solstice, people in the south eat glutinous rice balls, while people in the north eat dumplings. This is mainly because of the differences between the north and the south, and therefore the customs are also different.

In the south, eating glutinous rice balls during the winter solstice has the meaning of reunion. On this day, people will make and cook glutinous rice balls at home, and the whole family will gather together to eat them and chat, which is very joyful. In the north, eating dumplings during the winter solstice has the meaning of family reunion and is a traditional custom.

Suitable and taboo people for eating glutinous rice balls

1. Suitable crowd: It is suitable for the general population, especially for the people with spontaneous sweating, night sweats, excessive sweating, blood deficiency, dizziness, spleen deficiency and diarrhea; it is suitable for the people with tuberculosis, neurasthenia, and those after illness and childbirth.

2. People who should not eat glutinous rice: Glutinous rice is very sticky and difficult to digest. People with weak spleen and stomach, the elderly and children should not eat too much. The sugar content of glutinous rice balls is high, so people with diabetes should not eat them.

The taste of glutinous rice balls and Yuanxiao is different

The water content of glutinous rice balls is higher than that of Yuanxiao. The wet glutinous rice flour is very sticky. The surface of the glutinous rice balls is smooth and shiny, with sufficient water content, and they taste refreshing and tender. Yuanxiao, on the other hand, has a more mushy texture.