Su Wu, a writer and curator residing in Mexico City, embraces the tradition of making tang yuan with her daughter, emphasizing its cultural significance of unity and clarity. Passed down from her Taiwanese grandmother, the recipe showcases a blend of flavors from various cuisines, integrating elements like tropical fruits inspired by Vietnamese and Singaporean desserts. Wu's approach creatively reinterprets this Lunar New Year dish, using innovative ingredients such as beet juice to color the dough and enhance the flavor profile, showcasing her family's diaspora experience through food.
"Tang yuan dumplings symbolize unity and clarity, linking tradition with innovation as they adapt across generations and cultures, reflecting my family's diaspora experience."
"I like to serve tang yuan in a way that embraces tropical flavors, inspired by Vietnamese che and Singaporean chendol, alongside traditional elements."
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