On a cold winter night, the warmth of the house fills the air. My family and I sat around the dining table and prepared to make dumplings, which is our family's traditional winter solstice activity.
First of all, I prepare the dough for the dumplings with my mother. My mom taught me to mix the rice flour and water until the dough was soft and springy. I carefully kneaded the dough as if communicating with it. Mom smiled and said, "Son, your craft is getting better and better!"."It makes me very proud.
Next, my dad and I prepared the filling for the dumplings. We chose peanuts and red bean paste as they were our family's favorite flavors. Dad taught me to cook peanuts and red beans and then crush them with a rolling pin. I carefully wrap the filling in the dough to form round rice balls. Dad complimented: "Good job, kid, your dumplings are so beautiful!."”
Finally, we cook the glutinous rice balls together. My mom and I put the dumplings in boiling water and when we waited for them to float, we knew they were cooked. At this time, the whole kitchen is filled with the aroma of rice balls, which makes people salivate. We scoop out the cooked rice balls and put them in a bowl, then pour in the hot sweet soup. Bowls of hot dumplings were served on the table, and we sat around as a family to enjoy this delicious winter solstice food.
In the process of eating the glutinous rice balls, we not only tasted the deliciousness, but more importantly, enjoyed the warmth of the family and the happiness of reunion. We shared our joys and sorrows with each other, and laughter reverberated at the dinner table. This simple activity brings us closer and cherishes each other's presence even more.
Although the process of making dumplings is simple, it contains the warmth and love of family. Every time I make dumplings with my family, it is a wonderful memory. I am confident that this tradition will continue to be a cherished memory for our family. Make glutinous rice balls