Small rice balls in sweet rice wine

Check the storage, use-by date and cooking directions for unfilled small rice balls and fermented rice. Rinse optional goji berries. This soup contains fermented rice; check its ingredients and alcohol information.

Bring the water to a boil, add the balls and nudge gently. Once boiling resumes, set an 8 min reference check while following the complete package directions. Floating is not enough: check for a soft center without a hard core and continue if needed.

Fold in fermented rice and optional goji berries. When gentle bubbling returns, set a 2 min check and heat through. Add a little hot water if too thick without breaking the balls.

Taste a cooled spoonful before deciding on sugar. Stir until any sugar dissolves, turn off the heat and serve. Let the hot centers cool slightly before eating.