Description
Crispy sesame balls are a delightful dessert. They are crunchy on the outside and chewy inside. A sweet red bean paste filling adds a pleasant contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 2 tablespoons wheat starch
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 cup red bean paste
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, wheat starch, and sugar.
- Gradually add hot water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece of dough and place a tablespoon of red bean paste in the center.
- Carefully wrap the dough around the filling, sealing it completely to form a ball.
- Roll each ball in sesame seeds, ensuring an even coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 325°F (160°C).
- Gently place the sesame balls into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Turn occasionally for even cooking.
- Remove the sesame balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistent for best results.
- Do not overfill the pot to maintain oil temperature and allow even cooking.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the dough to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Sesame Balls, Chinese dessert, glutinous rice, red bean paste, fried dessert