Sesame Balls

Name: Sesame Balls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 cups glutinous rice flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2/3 cup boiling water; 2/3 cup sweet red bean paste, divided; 1/2 cup white sesame seeds; 4 cups vegetable oil

Crispy on the outside and wonderfully chewy on the inside, these classic fried dough spheres are filled with sweet red bean paste and coated in toasted sesame seeds.

40 minMediumServes 4290 cal/serving

ChineseDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 cups glutinous rice flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup boiling water
2/3 cup sweet red bean paste, divided
1/2 cup white sesame seeds
4 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Dissolve 1/2 cup brown sugar into 2/3 cup boiling water until completely melted.
2

Pour the warm sugar syrup into 2 cups glutinous rice flour and knead into a smooth dough.
3

Divide dough into equal portions, flatten each, and wrap tightly around 2/3 cup divided sweet red bean paste.
4

Roll the filled dough balls in 1/2 cup white sesame seeds until evenly coated.
5

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 320 degrees F.
6

Fry dough balls while gently pressing down to encourage expansion until golden brown.

Questions

How long does Sesame Balls keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Sesame Balls?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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