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Sesame Balls

Crispy Sesame Balls: Sweet Treats for Festive Moments

Delight in these crispy sesame balls filled with red bean for a sweet festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Glutinous Rice Flour No substitutes recommended.
  • 1 cup Hot Water Use boiling water for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Red Bean Paste Consider trying lotus seed or taro paste for variety.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Sesame Seeds Ensure full coverage for maximum flavor.

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Plate
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sesame Balls
  1. Prepare Hot Water: Boil water and dissolve sugar in it for sweetened hot water.
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  2. Prepare the Dough: Mix hot water with glutinous rice flour to form a sticky dough. Knead for 5 minutes.
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  3. Shape and Fill: Divide dough, flatten, fill with red bean paste, and seal to form balls.
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  4. Coat in Sesame Seeds: Lightly wet sesame balls and roll in sesame seeds for coating.
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  5. Fry the Sesame Balls: Fry in oil at 300°F for about 10 minutes until floating and golden.
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  6. Golden Brown Finish: Increase oil temperature to 350°F and fry for an additional 3–5 minutes.
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  7. Drain and Serve: Let cool on paper towels and serve warm for best taste.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These crispy fried sesame balls can be customized with different fillings to suit your taste.

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