Description
Sesame Balls with Red Bean Paste are a popular Chinese dessert made from glutinous rice flour, filled with sweet red bean paste, and deep-fried to a golden brown with a crispy sesame-coated exterior.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste
- 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and sugar.
- Gradually add water and mix until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each piece into a small disk.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of red bean paste in the center of each disk and carefully wrap the dough around the filling, sealing the edges and rolling into a ball.
- Roll each ball in a bowl of water briefly, then coat thoroughly with sesame seeds.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 325°F (165°C).
- Fry the sesame balls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed, about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving warm.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistent to prevent bursting.
- You can use store-bought or homemade red bean paste.
- These are best eaten fresh but can be reheated in an oven to crisp up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sesame ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
